Description
Hearty crack chicken sliders promise a flavor explosion that blends creamy ranch, tender chicken, and crispy bacon. Crowds will devour these irresistible mini sandwiches, making you the hero of any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound boneless chicken, cooked and shredded
Cheese and Dairy:
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, divided
- 2 tablespoons grated parmesan
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
Flavor Enhancers and Toppings:
- 1/3 cup crumbled bacon
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons dried onion flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Bread:
- 1 package Hawaiian sweet rolls
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350°F and arrange the slider roll bottoms in a baking dish, creating a foundation for the savory assembly.
- In a mixing bowl, thoroughly blend shredded chicken with ranch dressing, softened cream cheese, diced onions, crispy bacon pieces, and half the cheddar cheese to create a rich, creamy filling.
- Evenly distribute the chicken mixture across the roll bottoms, ensuring complete coverage and a generous layer of flavor.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese over the filling, creating a melty cheese layer.
- Position the slider roll tops carefully over the cheese-covered filling.
- Prepare a seasoned butter mixture by combining melted butter with herbs and grated parmesan cheese.
- Generously brush the butter mixture over the slider tops, allowing the seasonings to infuse and create a golden, aromatic crust.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil to prevent excessive browning and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 5 minutes until the tops turn golden and cheese becomes bubbly.
- Allow sliders to rest for a few minutes before serving, letting the flavors meld and the filling set slightly.
Notes
- Select chicken that’s shredded and tender for maximum flavor absorption and easier spreading across rolls.
- Consider using low-fat cream cheese and ranch for a lighter version without compromising taste.
- Swap bacon with turkey bacon or omit for vegetarian adaptation, maintaining the rich, creamy filling texture.
- Prep ingredients ahead of time to streamline assembly and reduce kitchen stress during cooking process.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 405
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 811 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg