Description
Juicy crack chicken sliders deliver irresistible flavor combinations from classic American comfort cuisine. Home cooks can quickly prepare these crowd-pleasing sandwiches for casual gatherings with minimal ingredients and maximum satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 3 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Dairy:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Seasonings and Garnish:
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional for garnish)
Bread:
- 12 slider buns
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350F (175C), preparing a baking dish for the sliders.
- Blend shredded chicken, cream cheese, ranch seasoning, cheddar cheese, and green onions in a mixing bowl until thoroughly combined.
- Carefully slice slider buns horizontally, maintaining the connected top and bottom sections.
- Arrange bottom bun halves in the prepared baking dish, creating a stable base.
- Distribute the chicken mixture evenly across the bottom bun layers, ensuring consistent coverage.
- Gently place the top bun halves back onto the chicken-covered base.
- Generously brush melted butter over the exposed bun surfaces, creating a golden finish.
- Optional: Sprinkle chopped parsley across the buttered tops for added flavor and visual appeal.
- Cover the entire dish with aluminum foil to prevent excessive browning.
- Bake for 15 minutes, allowing the ingredients to meld and heat thoroughly.
- Remove foil and continue baking 5-10 minutes until buns turn golden brown and crispy.
- Allow sliders to rest for 2-3 minutes after removing from oven, helping them set.
- Serve warm, ensuring each slider maintains its structural integrity when plated.
Notes
- Adapt the chicken mixture by using low-fat cream cheese and Greek yogurt for a lighter version that maintains creamy texture.
- Swap traditional slider buns with gluten-free alternatives to accommodate dietary restrictions without compromising flavor.
- Customize protein options by replacing chicken with pulled pork or shredded turkey for variety and different taste profiles.
- Prepare the chicken mixture ahead of time and refrigerate overnight to enhance flavor development and streamline meal preparation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 319 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg