Ingredients
Slider Sliders
- 9 pack slider buns
- 1 1/2 cups shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup Frank's buffalo hot sauce
- 2 Tbsp ranch dressing
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp paprika
- 1 cup shredded cheese
Garlic Butter
- 2 Tbsp butter, melted
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×9 baking sheet or casserole dish with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Mix Chicken Filling: In a medium bowl, combine the shredded chicken, Frank's buffalo hot sauce, ranch dressing, salt, ground black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Stir well until the chicken is evenly coated with the spicy sauce and seasonings.
- Prepare Slider Buns: Place the bottom halves of the slider buns onto the lined baking sheet in a single layer, creating a base for the sliders.
- Assemble Sliders: Spoon and evenly distribute the buffalo chicken mixture over the bottom buns. Sprinkle shredded cheese on top of the chicken filling, then cover each with the top halves of the slider buns.
- Prepare Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, mix the melted butter with garlic powder and Italian seasoning until combined. Use a pastry brush to generously brush this garlic butter mixture over the tops of the slider buns to add flavor and promote golden browning.
- Bake Covered: Cover the baking sheet tightly with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. This helps the filling heat through and cheese melt without drying out.
- Bake Uncovered: Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the tops of the buns are lightly golden and the cheese is bubbling and melted to perfection.
- Serve: Remove from oven, slice apart, and serve immediately while hot with your choice of sides for a satisfying and flavorful meal or appetizer.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken as a time-saving option for the shredded chicken.
- Adjust the amount of Frank's buffalo sauce for milder or spicier sliders based on your heat preference.
- For extra flavor, add a few drops of ranch dressing inside the buns before adding the chicken filling.
- These sliders are best served fresh but can be reheated covered with foil in the oven to avoid drying out.
- Substitute the shredded cheese with your favorite melting cheese such as mozzarella or cheddar if preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
