Description
Sizzling crack chicken sliders casserole brings comfort and excitement to dinner tables across America. Creamy, cheesy goodness combines with tender chicken, creating an irresistible meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 lbs (907 grams) chicken breasts (cooked and shredded)
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) cooked bacon (crumbled)
Dairy and Cheese:
- 1 (8 ounces / 226 grams) package cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup (113 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup (57 grams) shredded mozzarella cheese
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) green onions (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (12-pack) slider buns
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) unsalted butter (melted)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish with a light coating of cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Create a robust filling by combining shredded chicken with cream cheese, ranch dressing, cheddar cheese, crispy bacon bits, chopped green onions, and seasonings in a large mixing bowl until thoroughly incorporated.
- Distribute the chicken mixture evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish, ensuring a consistent layer that covers the entire surface.
- Carefully slice slider buns horizontally and arrange the bottom halves directly over the chicken mixture, creating a stable foundation for the casserole.
- Generously sprinkle mozzarella cheese across the bun layer, allowing for complete coverage and maximum cheesy goodness.
- Gently brush the exposed bun tops with melted butter, which will help achieve a golden, crispy exterior during baking.
- Cover the casserole with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes to allow flavors to meld and ingredients to heat through.
- Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10-15 minutes until the buns turn a rich golden brown and the cheese becomes perfectly melted and bubbly.
- Allow the casserole to rest for a few minutes after removing from the oven, then serve immediately while warm and aromatic.
Notes
- Shred chicken in advance by using a stand mixer or two forks to save time and create consistent texture.
- Swap ranch for lighter Greek yogurt dressing to reduce calories without sacrificing flavor.
- Use rotisserie chicken for faster preparation and deeper flavor profile.
- Consider gluten-free slider buns to make recipe celiac-friendly and accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 335 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 710 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg