Chicken Sliders Recipe: How to Make Irresistible Sliders at Home
Enjoy Shredded Chicken Sliders Recipe, tender chicken, rich marinara sauce, and melted parmesan on soft slider buns for a tasty bite-sized treat
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Baking sheet
- Mixing Bowls
- Silicone brush
- Forks for shredding chicken
- Knife for slicing buns
Ingredients
For the Sliders:
- 1 lb frozen chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves chopped
- 12 slider buns
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven & Start Cooking Chicken: Preheat your oven to 425°F. Place olive oil in a large skillet and heat over medium heat. Season the frozen chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add them to the skillet. Cover and cook for 5 minutes.
- Cook with Marinara Sauce: Add marinara sauce to the skillet and reduce the heat to medium-low. Flip the chicken, cover, and cook for another 8 minutes until cooked through.
- Shred & Simmer: Remove the skillet from the heat and shred the chicken using two forks. Return the skillet to medium-high heat, bring the marinara sauce to a simmer, and cook for 2 minutes until thickened. Add the chopped basil and remove from heat.
- Toast Slider Buns: Place the bottom halves of the slider buns on a baking sheet. Toast them in the oven for about 5 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- Assemble Sliders: Spoon the chicken marinara mixture onto the toasted bottom buns. Sprinkle each with shredded mozzarella cheese, then place the top halves of the slider buns over the filling.
- Garlic Butter Topping: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, garlic powder, and chopped parsley. Brush this mixture over the top buns, then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Final Bake: Return the assembled sliders to the oven. Bake for about 7 minutes, or until the cheese melts and the top buns are toasted. Serve warm and enjoy!
- Enjoy your healthy and sliders.
Notes
- Storage Tips: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in the oven for the best texture.
- Make Ahead: Assemble the sliders a few hours in advance and bake them fresh when ready to serve.
- Customizable Options: Substitute chicken with turkey, incorporate sautéed vegetables, or try various sauces for a unique twist.