Description
Warm, tangy, and delicious sliders filled with shredded chicken tossed in buffalo sauce and melty cheese, perfect for game day or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
- 9 slider buns (bottoms and tops separated)
- 1 ½ cups shredded chicken (rotisserie or cooked breast)
- ½ cup Frank’s buffalo hot sauce (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp ranch dressing
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder (for filling)
- ¼ tsp paprika
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a blend)
- 2 tbsp butter, melted (for brushing)
- ½ tsp garlic powder (for brushing)
- ¼ tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9×9-inch baking dish with parchment paper for easy lifting and cleanup.
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Stir until evenly coated. Taste and adjust seasoning or heat.
- Arrange the bottom halves of the slider buns in the prepared baking dish in a single layer.
- Spread the chicken mixture evenly over the bottom buns. Sprinkle shredded cheese over the chicken. Place the top halves of the buns on top of the cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Brush this mixture generously over the tops of the buns.
- Cover the dish tightly with foil. Bake for 15 minutes to allow the cheese to melt and filling to warm through.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5–10 minutes, until the tops are golden brown. Keep an eye on them so they don’t over-brown.
- Let the sliders rest for 2 minutes, then cut apart and serve immediately.
Notes
For a loaded spread, serve alongside a buffalo chicken dip for extra flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3–4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American