Description
Mouthwatering crack chicken sliders combine shredded chicken, cream cheese, and ranch seasoning in a delectable sandwich. Hearty sliders promise comfort and flavor in each delicious bite you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1/4 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
Cheese and Dairy:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cream cheese (softened)
- 4 tablespoons melted butter
Seasonings and Garnish:
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions (optional)
Bread:
- 12 Hawaiian rolls
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F (175C) and prepare a baking dish with light grease.
- Combine shredded chicken with ranch seasoning, softened cream cheese, sharp cheddar, crispy crumbled bacon, and freshly chopped green onions in a mixing bowl.
- Carefully separate the Hawaiian rolls into top and bottom halves, maintaining their connected structure.
- Layer the bottom half of rolls in the prepared baking dish, ensuring they remain intact.
- Spread the chicken mixture uniformly across the bottom roll layer, creating an even, rich coverage.
- Gently replace the top half of the rolls, aligning them precisely with the bottom layer.
- Whisk melted butter with garlic powder until well blended.
- Generously brush the butter mixture over the roll tops, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Transfer the prepared dish to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until the rolls turn golden brown and the cheese melts completely.
- Remove from oven, let cool for 2-3 minutes, then slice into individual sliders and serve while warm.
Notes
- Customize the heat level by adding hot sauce or jalapeños to the chicken mixture for spice lovers.
- Swap Hawaiian rolls with gluten-free or low-carb alternatives to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quick time-saving option that adds extra flavor and reduces prep work.
- Prepare the filling ahead of time and refrigerate for up to 24 hours to enhance ingredient melding and save time during meal preparation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 255
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 470 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg