Description
These Chicken Parmesan Sliders are a delightful twist on the classic Italian dish, perfect for a party or a fun family meal. Tender breaded chicken, marinara sauce, and gooey cheese sandwiched between soft slider buns, baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Slider Buns:
- 12 slider buns or Hawaiian rolls
Cooked Chicken:
- 2 cups cooked breaded chicken (nuggets or cutlets), chopped or sliced to fit buns
Marinara Sauce:
- 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce
Cheese:
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Garnish:
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line with parchment paper.
- Prepare Sliders: Slice slider buns in half horizontally without separating. Place bottom halves in the dish.
- Layer Ingredients: Evenly layer chopped chicken over buns. Spoon marinara sauce, top with cheeses, then cover with top bun halves.
- Season and Bake: Mix melted butter, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Brush over buns. Cover with foil, bake 15 minutes, then uncover and bake for 5–7 minutes until golden.
- Serve: Rest briefly, slice, and garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- Use frozen chicken for convenience or add breadcrumbs for extra crunch.
- Extra marinara sauce for dipping is a tasty addition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 470 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
