Beer Cheese Chicken Pretzel Sliders
User Reviews
4
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
8 hrs
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Total Time
8 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
8 sliders
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Calories
246 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Beer Cheese Chicken Pretzel Sliders
Description
The recipe starts by cooking chicken breasts low and slow in a mixture of beer, garlic, salt, and pepper until tender enough to shred easily. The shredded chicken retains moistness and a subtle beer flavor. Meanwhile, a beer cheese sauce is prepared by making a roux with butter and flour, then whisking in beer and milk to a smooth consistency before melting in shredded cheddar cheese and chives. The sauce becomes creamy and flavorful with a slight sharpness from the beer and cheddar.
To assemble, soft pretzel rolls are warmed, one side spread with Dijon mustard, and stacked with the shredded chicken and generous amounts of beer cheese sauce. This combination yields a slider with a tender chicken interior, creamy cheesy topping, and a chewy, flavorful bun that complements the savory filling.
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 12 ounces beer
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper ground
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1/2 cup beer
- 1/2 cup milk
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese freshly grated
- 2 tablespoons chives chopped
- pretzel rolls homemade or store bought
- Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Place the chicken, beer, garlic, salt, and pepper in the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 8 hours or high heat for 4 hours.
- When done, shred the chicken with two forks. Meat should shred easily.
- To prepare the cheese sauce, melt the butter in a medium sauce pan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 2 minutes.
- Whisk in the beer and milk and continue cooking and whisking until the sauce is smooth and thick, about 5 minutes.
- Turn heat to low and add the cheese, a small handful at a time, stirring until melted before adding the next handful. Stir in the chives.
- To serve, warm the pretzel buns in the oven. Split and spread one side with mustard. Top with the chicken and cheese mixture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8sliders
Amount Per Serving
Calories 246 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 246kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 75mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 566mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 269mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 445IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 1.3mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 228mg | 23% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4
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