Description
Savor delightful crack chicken sliders, where creamy ranch, shredded chicken, and crispy bacon combine in a mouthwatering handheld delight. Comfort meets convenience in these irresistible sliders you’ll crave at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 cup cooked bacon bits
Cheese and Dairy:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) butter (melted)
Seasonings and Bread:
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 12 slider buns
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a moderate temperature of 350°F, preparing for a delightful slider assembly.
- Create a flavor-packed filling by thoroughly blending shredded chicken with cream cheese, ensuring a smooth and creamy consistency.
- Incorporate ranch seasoning, crispy bacon bits, and sharp cheddar cheese into the chicken mixture, mixing until ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Carefully separate slider buns into top and bottom halves, laying the bottom pieces across a prepared baking sheet.
- Generously spread the rich chicken mixture across the bottom bun layer, creating an even and substantial base for the sliders.
- Crown the chicken layer with the corresponding top bun halves, creating compact little sandwiches.
- Craft a savory butter glaze by whisking melted butter with aromatic garlic powder until well combined.
- Delicately brush the garlic butter mixture over the slider tops, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Transfer the prepared sliders into the preheated oven, allowing them to bake until the cheese becomes irresistibly melted and the buns transform into a golden, crispy delight.
- Remove from the oven after 12-15 minutes, when the sliders reach a perfect state of appetizing readiness.
- Optional: Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley across the top for a vibrant, herbaceous finish.
- Serve these decadent sliders immediately while warm, inviting everyone to enjoy their rich, comforting flavors.
Notes
- Customize the heat by adjusting ranch seasoning or adding hot sauce for spice lovers who want an extra kick.
- Prep chicken ahead of time using rotisserie or pre-cooked shredded chicken to speed up the entire recipe process.
- Transform this recipe into a gluten-free version by using gluten-free slider buns or lettuce wraps for a low-carb alternative.
- Elevate leftovers by storing in an airtight container and reheating in the oven to maintain crispy bun texture and prevent sogginess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg