Description
Irresistible chicken parmesan sliders combine classic Italian flavors with miniature sandwich perfection. Crispy chicken, melted mozzarella, and marinara sauce create a mouthwatering meal you will crave again and again.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken breast
Bread:
- 12 slider buns
Cheese:
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Sauces and Seasonings:
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Garnish:
- Fresh basil leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350F (175C), preparing a 9×13-inch baking dish for the sliders.
- Horizontally slice the slider buns, maintaining their structural integrity, and arrange the bottom halves in the baking dish.
- Distribute the shredded chicken uniformly across the bottom bun layer.
- Ladle marinara sauce over the chicken, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Generously scatter mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses atop the sauce, creating a rich dairy layer.
- Carefully position the top bun halves over the cheese layer.
- Combine melted butter with Italian seasoning and garlic powder in a mixing bowl, then thoroughly brush this aromatic mixture onto the top buns.
- Shield the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes, allowing the ingredients to meld and heat through.
- Uncover the sliders and continue baking for 5-10 minutes until the cheese becomes perfectly molten and the bun tops transform into a golden-brown hue.
- Extract from the oven and allow a brief cooling period before serving. Optional: Enhance with fresh basil garnish for added vibrancy.
Notes
- Customize the chicken by using rotisserie for extra flavor and convenience.
- Opt for whole wheat slider buns to boost nutritional value and add a nutty undertone.
- Make this dish gluten-free by selecting gluten-free buns and checking marinara sauce ingredients.
- Prep sliders ahead of time and refrigerate before baking for a quick weeknight meal solution.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 244 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 470 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg