Description
Creamy, zesty crack chicken sliders deliver irresistible flavor in every bite. Packed with ranch seasoning and shredded chicken, these sliders promise a crowd-pleasing meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 cup cooked, crumbled bacon
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 12 slider buns
Dairy and Cream:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
Seasonings and Garnish:
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
Instructions
- Prepare a baking dish and preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Combine shredded chicken, cream cheese, ranch seasoning, crumbled bacon, and shredded cheese in a mixing bowl, ensuring all ingredients are thoroughly blended.
- Carefully split the slider buns horizontally, positioning the bottom halves in the prepared baking dish.
- Evenly distribute the chicken mixture across the bun bases, creating a uniform layer of filling.
- Gently place the top halves of the buns over the chicken mixture, creating complete sliders.
- Drizzle melted butter over the bun tops, then sprinkle with garlic powder and chopped parsley for enhanced flavor and visual appeal.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil, creating a protective seal to prevent excessive browning.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, then remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 5 minutes until the tops turn golden and crispy.
- Remove from the oven and allow to rest for a few minutes before serving to ensure optimal temperature and texture.
- Serve warm, allowing guests to enjoy the delightful combination of flavors and textures.
Notes
- Customize the heat level by adding hot sauce or red pepper flakes to the chicken mixture for spice lovers.
- Swap regular bacon for turkey bacon to create a lighter, leaner version of the sliders.
- Use gluten-free slider buns to make this recipe suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Prep the chicken mixture ahead of time and refrigerate for up to 24 hours to save time on busy days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 335 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg