Description
Savory chicken parmesan sliders bring classic Italian comfort to mini sandwich form. Crispy breaded chicken, melted mozzarella, and zesty marinara sauce create irresistible bites you’ll crave at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 2 cups shredded chicken
- 12 slider rolls
Cheese
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings and Extras
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Fresh basil (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to 350°F and arrange a baking dish for the sliders.
- Carefully slice the rolls horizontally, maintaining the structural integrity of the bottom and top halves.
- Generously distribute marinara sauce across the bottom roll layer, creating a rich foundational flavor.
- Arrange a substantial layer of shredded chicken over the sauce, ensuring even coverage.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese liberally, creating a melty, savory blanket over the chicken.
- Position the top half of the rolls carefully over the cheese layer, completing the slider assembly.
- Combine melted butter with garlic powder and Italian seasoning in a small mixing bowl.
- Brush the aromatic butter mixture thoroughly across the roll tops, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Shield the sliders with aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld and cheese to soften.
- Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 5-7 minutes until the tops turn golden and cheese becomes irresistibly bubbly.
- Garnish with freshly chopped basil for a vibrant, aromatic finish.
- Slice into individual portions and serve while warm for maximum enjoyment.
Notes
- Make sliders ahead of time by assembling and refrigerating until ready to bake, which saves preparation time and allows flavors to meld together.
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quicker, more convenient protein option that guarantees tender, flavorful meat without additional cooking.
- Try gluten-free slider rolls or low-carb alternatives like lettuce wraps to accommodate different dietary needs while maintaining the delicious flavor profile.
- Toast the bottom slider rolls briefly before adding sauce to prevent sogginess and create a crisp base that holds up better during baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 233 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 430 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg