Description
This Beer Cheese Pretzel Crusted Chicken Melt is a delicious twist on classic chicken melts, featuring a crispy pretzel crust and a rich beer cheese sauce. Perfect for game day or a cozy dinner at home.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup pretzel crumbs
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup beer
1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp olive oil
4 slices of your favorite bread
Additional cheddar cheese for topping
Instructions
1. 1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. 2. In a bowl, mix the beer, cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth to create the beer cheese sauce.
3. 3. Dip each chicken breast into the beer cheese sauce, then coat with pretzel crumbs.
4. 4. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
5. 5. Transfer the chicken to a baking sheet and top each breast with additional cheddar cheese.
6. 6. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is bubbly.
7. 7. Toast the bread slices in the skillet, then top each slice with a piece of the beer cheese chicken.
8. 8. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
For an extra kick, you can add jalapeños to the beer cheese sauce. Serve with a side of fries or a fresh salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: 🧀 CHEESE AVALANCHE
- Method: Baking and Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken melt
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg