Ingredients
For the Sliders
- 12 count package slider rolls
- 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works well)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2/3 cup basil pesto, divided (homemade or store-bought)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Garlic Butter
- 6 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 2 tsp minced fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking pan and set it aside.
- Prepare the Rolls: Place the unwrapped package of slider rolls on a cutting board. Using a serrated bread knife, carefully slice the rolls horizontally through the middle, keeping one hand steady on top. Try to keep the rolls connected. Remove the top half and set aside, then place the bottom half in the prepared baking pan.
- Mix Garlic Butter: In a small mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, and parsley. Set this garlic butter mixture aside for brushing.
- Layer the First Pesto: Spread half of the pesto evenly over the bottom half of the rolls that’s in the pan.
- Add the Chicken and Cheese: Evenly layer the shredded chicken over the pesto, then top with the shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Top with Pesto and Rolls: Spread the remaining pesto over the cut side of the reserved top half of the rolls. Place the top section, cut side down, atop the cheese layer in the baking pan.
- Brush with Garlic Butter: Brush the tops of the sliders generously with the garlic butter mixture. Sprinkle with salt and pepper if you like.
- Bake the Sliders: Cover the pan loosely with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Then uncover and continue baking for an additional 5–10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the tops are golden brown.
- Serve: Remove from oven, slice into individual sliders, and serve hot.
Notes
- These sliders are best enjoyed fresh, but leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator and reheated for a quick snack.
- For extra flavor, try adding a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese on top before baking.
- Switch up the cheese with provolone or Monterey Jack for a twist.
- If you want a less garlicky topping, reduce the amount of minced garlic in the butter mixture to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 sliders
- Calories: 379
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
