Description
Succulent crack chicken sliders on Hawaiian rolls blend savory shredded chicken with creamy ranch and crispy bacon. Crowd-pleasing sandwiches deliver comfort and flavor you’ll crave at potlucks and game nights.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein Ingredients:
- 2.5 cups shredded chicken breast
- 12 ounces (340 grams) crumbled bacon
- 2.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Seasoning and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 16 ounces (454 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 packet ranch dressing mix
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/3 cup green onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
- 2 teaspoons fresh chives, chopped
Base and Topping Ingredients:
- 12 Hawaiian rolls
- 6 tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350°F and prepare a baking dish with light greasing.
- In a medium saucepan, gently melt cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Incorporate ranch seasoning and garlic powder into the melted cream cheese, then remove from heat.
- Fold shredded chicken and crispy bacon pieces into the creamy mixture, blending thoroughly.
- Sprinkle half the cheddar cheese across the bottom half of Hawaiian rolls in the prepared baking dish.
- Evenly spread the chicken and bacon mixture over the cheese layer.
- Distribute remaining cheddar cheese on top of the chicken filling.
- Carefully place the top halves of the rolls over the cheese and filling.
- Brush roll tops with melted butter for a golden, glossy finish.
- Generously dust the surface with grated parmesan and freshly chopped chives.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove foil and continue baking for an additional 5-8 minutes until rolls turn golden brown.
- Allow sliders to rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Swap cream cheese for dairy-free alternatives like cashew cream to accommodate lactose-intolerant guests.
- Reduce sodium by using low-sodium bacon and choosing reduced-fat cheese options.
- Opt for shredded rotisserie chicken as a time-saving hack when preparing the filling quickly.
- Experiment with different protein options like pulled pork or plant-based chicken for varied flavor profiles and dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg