CHEESY CHICKEN MELTS

CHEESY CHICKEN MELTS

CHEESY CHICKEN MELTS

YIELD: 6-8

total time: 45 MINS 

prep time: 30 MINS 

cook time: 15 MINS

INGREDIENTS:

FOR THE CHICKEN

• 3 Chicken Breasts, boneless, skinless
• 2 Teaspoons Montreal Chicken Seasoning
• OR
• 3 Cups Rotisserie Chicken, shredded

FOR THE FILLING

• 8 Ounces Cream Cheese, softened
• 2 Tablespoons Butter, softened
• 1 Cup Cheddar Cheese, Shredded
• 3/4 Teaspoon Salt
• 1/4 Teaspoon Pepper
• 1 Package Hamburger Buns or Potato Buns

FOR THE SAUCE

• 4 Tablespoons Honey Mustard
• 1 Tablespoon Honey
• 1/2 Cup Butter, melted
• 1 Tablespoon Poppy Seeds

DIRECTIONS:

1. Heat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. Sprinkle each side of the chicken breasts with seasoning and bake for 20-30 minutes then shred the meat and allow to cool.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the cream cheese and butter.
4. Add the chicken, cheese and seasoning and stir until evenly combined.
5. Open each bun and spoon a hearty amount of filling on the bottom half and top with the lid Place all of the sandwiches in a baking pan.
6. In a small bowl, stir together the honey mustard, honey, butter and poppy seeds.
7. Pour 3/4 of the mixture over the buns and cover with foil, and bake for 12-15 minutes.
8. Remove the foil and bake an additional 2 minutes then quickly pour over the remaining sauce and serve immediately.
9. full recipe: https://ohsweetbasil.com/cheesy-chicken-melts-recipe