Description
Delectable crack chicken sliders combine shredded chicken, cream cheese, and ranch seasoning in a mouthwatering sandwich. Hearty flavors meld together, creating an irresistible meal perfect for gatherings or quick weeknight dinners you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 12 slider buns
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Binding and Topping Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Arrange the oven rack to the middle position and heat to 350F (175C). Create a protective lining in the baking dish using parchment paper.
- Combine shredded chicken, ranch seasoning, cream cheese, and cheddar cheese in a mixing bowl, ensuring thorough integration of ingredients.
- Slice slider buns horizontally while maintaining their structural connection, positioning the bottom layer within the prepared baking dish.
- Distribute the chicken mixture uniformly across the bottom bun layer, then carefully place the top bun layer over the filling.
- Merge melted butter with garlic powder in a separate container, then generously apply the aromatic butter mixture across the slider bun surface.
- Shield the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes. Uncover and continue baking for an additional 5-10 minutes until the buns develop a golden-brown crust and cheese becomes completely melted.
- Optional: Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley as a final garnish. Serve immediately while the sliders remain warm and enticing.
Notes
- Customize the heat level by adding diced jalapeños or hot sauce to the chicken mixture for spice lovers who crave an extra kick.
- Swap cream cheese with dairy-free alternatives like vegan cream cheese to make the recipe suitable for lactose-intolerant or plant-based diets.
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quicker preparation method that saves time without compromising the rich, creamy flavor profile of the sliders.
- Prep these sliders ahead of time by assembling and refrigerating, then bake just before serving to make entertaining easier and more convenient.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 278
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg