Cheesy BBQ Chicken Sliders Recipe
These Cheesy BBQ Chicken Sliders are perfect for a quick and tasty meal or party snack. Tender shredded chicken tossed in barbecue sauce, topped with gooey cheese, and baked to perfection on soft slider buns.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 sliders 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Slider Buns:
- 12 slider buns or Hawaiian rolls
BBQ Chicken:
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 3/4 cup barbecue sauce
Cheesy Topping:
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped (optional)
Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare Chicken: Mix shredded chicken with barbecue sauce until coated.
- Assemble Sliders: Place bottom bun halves in a baking dish. Top with BBQ chicken, cheese, and onions. Cover with top bun halves.
- Add Seasoning: Mix melted butter with garlic, parsley, and pepper. Brush over buns.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes. Uncover and bake for 5–7 minutes until golden and cheese is melted.
- Serve: Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a shortcut.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties for varied flavors.
- Sliders can be prepped ahead and baked when needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
