Description
Parmesan Pretzel Chicken Bake is a crispy, cheesy comfort dish featuring tender chicken coated in a crunchy pretzel-Parmesan topping and baked until golden. With a creamy seasoned base and savory crust, this easy casserole-style meal is perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into pieces
- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Season chicken pieces with salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- In a bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, mozzarella cheese, and half of the Parmesan cheese.
- Mix the chicken into the creamy sauce until fully coated.
- Spread the chicken mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- In another bowl, combine crushed pretzels, remaining Parmesan cheese, and melted butter.
- Sprinkle the pretzel mixture evenly over the chicken.
- Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes until the topping is golden and the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Crush pretzels into small pieces but avoid turning them completely into crumbs for the best crunch.
- Freshly grated Parmesan gives the topping a stronger flavor.
- Add a little honey mustard drizzle for a sweet-savory variation.
- Serve with roasted vegetables, rice, or mashed potatoes.
- Store leftovers refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American