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Classic chicken sliders baked in a 9x13 tray with golden tops and melted cheese

Classic Chicken Sliders

These oven-baked chicken sliders are the ultimate crowd-pleasing comfort food—featuring tender shredded chicken, melted cheese, and buttery garlic-topped buns. Perfect for weeknight dinners, school lunches, parties, or game days. Quick to assemble, freezer-friendly, and endlessly customizable with Buffalo, BBQ, or Ranch variations.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer, Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 12 sliders
Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 12 slider buns Hawaiian or similar
  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise or ranch dressing optional
  • 2 tbsp butter melted
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Slice slider buns in half horizontally without separating them. Place the bottom section in a greased baking dish.
    Slider buns sliced in half and placed in a baking dish, ready for filling
  • In a bowl, mix shredded chicken with mayonnaise or ranch, if using.
    Shredded chicken being mixed with mayonnaise in a bowl
  • Spread the chicken mixture evenly over the bottom buns, then sprinkle the cheese. Cover with the top section of buns.
    Chicken mixture and cheese layered on slider buns in a baking dish
  • Whisk together the melted butter, garlic powder, and parsley in a small bowl. Brush this mixture over the top of the buns.
    Brushing garlic butter on top of assembled slider buns
  • Cover the dish with foil and bake for 15 minutes. Uncover and bake for 5-7 minutes, until the tops are golden brown and the cheese is bubbly. Slice and serve warm.
    Baked chicken sliders fresh out of the oven with golden tops

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Notes

  • Use Hawaiian rolls for a touch of sweetness that kids love.
  • Feel free to swap cheeses based on your preference (Colby Jack, Provolone, etc.).
  • These are perfect for school lunchboxes, weeknight dinners, and game-day platters.
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