Bacon Ranch Chicken Sliders

A Hawaiian roll sandwich with chicken and melted cheese in it. It is sprinkled with parmesan cheese. It is on a tray with parchment paper.

Course Main Dish

Cuisine American

Prep Time 25

Cook Time 20

Total Time 45

Servings people

Calories 846kcal

Author Katie G.

Ingredients

12 slider buns or Hawaiian rolls
4 ounces cream cheese softened
1 ½ cups prepared ranch dressing
3 ½ cups cooked chicken shredded
6 slices crispy bacon crumbled
1 ½ cups cheddar cheese shredded, divided
3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Fresh parsley minced (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350˚F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
Add the cream cheese and ranch dressing to a large bowl and warm in the microwave for 20 seconds. Add the ranch dressing and use a rubber spatula or wooden spoon to mix until well combined. Stir in the shredded chicken, bacon, and ½ cup of cheddar cheese.
Place the slider rolls on the prepared baking sheet. Carefully cut the rolls horizontally and set the tops aside.
Spread the chicken mixture evenly over the rolls. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese over it, then set the top half of the rolls in place.
In a small bow, melt the butter. Whisk in the garlic powder and pepper, then use a pastry brush to spread it over the top. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan.
Cover the pan with foil and bake for 15 minutes. Carefully remove the foil and continue baking for 5-8 more minutes, until the cheese is melted and roll tops are golden brown. Garnish with parsley if desired before serving.

Notes

Making Ahead: Assemble the sliders completely, cover them tightly with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until ready to bake. When baking from cold, add an extra 2-3 minutes to the cooking time.

Double the Recipe: To make a larger batch, double the ingredients and use two baking dishes or a larger pan. You may need to slightly extend the baking time to ensure everything is heated through

Storing: Keep leftover sliders in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days to maintain freshness.

Reheating: Warm sliders in the oven at 350°F for about 10 minutes. If microwaving, heat in 30-second intervals until warmed through, but bread may get soft.

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