Buffalo Chicken Sliders
Spicy, creamy, and extra cheesy—these Buffalo Chicken Sliders tuck tender shredded chicken and melty cheese between buttery slider rolls for a party-perfect bite that’s ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
For the Sliders
- 12 buns slider buns Hawaiian rolls or mini burger buns
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken rotisserie, grilled, or leftover
- 0.5 cup buffalo wing sauce mild or spicy to taste
- 0.25 cup ranch or blue cheese dressing optional, for creaminess
- 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
For the Topping
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp dried parsley
Optional Add-ins
- 0.25 cup green onions sliced
- 0.25 cup celery finely diced, for crunch
- 0.25 cup turkey bacon cooked and crumbled, optional
Instructions
- Preheat & pan: Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment or lightly grease.
- Make filling: In a bowl, combine shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, and dressing (if using) until evenly coated.
- Assemble: Slice buns as one slab horizontally. Place bottoms in pan. Spread chicken mixture evenly, sprinkle cheese, and add any optional green onions/celery. Cap with top slab.
- Butter topping: Stir melted butter with garlic powder and parsley. Brush over bun tops.
- Bake: Cover loosely with foil and bake 10–12 minutes. Remove foil and bake 5–7 minutes more until cheese melts and tops are golden.
- Serve: Rest 5 minutes. Slice with a serrated knife and serve warm. Add extra ranch for dipping if desired.
Notes
Tips: Use freshly shredded cheese for best melt; don’t oversauce to avoid soggy buns; toast the bottom slab a few minutes first if you like extra crunch. Make-ahead: Assemble up to 8 hours in advance (hold butter topping); refrigerate, then brush and bake. Allergen note: Pork- and alcohol-free as written; use dairy-free cheese/dressing if needed.
Variations: BBQ swap (use BBQ sauce, add pickles/coleslaw); Sweet-&-spicy (stir in 1 Tbsp honey); Extra creamy (mix in 2–3 Tbsp softened cream cheese); Vegetarian (use shredded jackfruit or sautéed mushrooms/peppers).