Crack Chicken Sliders
Imagine taking a bite of a slider filled with ranch, tangy chicken, crispy bacon, and gooey cheddar cheese nestled between Hawaiian rolls. These Crack Chicken Sliders evoke feelings of comfort and joy like an embrace, on a plate. Each ingredient harmonizes perfectly. To create a medley of flavors. Making every mouthful an experience. Whether for gatherings or casual weeknight dinners.
12 Servings
Ingredients
- 16 oz cream cheese 2 packages, each 8 oz, softened to room temperature
- 1 oz packet of dry ranch dressing mix
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- ⅓ c green onions thinly sliced
- 2½ c boneless and skinless chicken breast cooked and finely shredded
- 12 oz bacon cooked and crumbled to a fine texture
- 2½ c mild cheddar cheese shredded (separated into 1 c and 1½ c portions)
- 12- count package of sweet Hawaiian Rolls sliced horizontally
- 6 tbsp salted sweet cream butter in a molten state
- 2 tbsp parmesan cheese finely grated
- 2 tsp fresh chives finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven by setting it to 350°F (177°C). And lightly coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a pot over medium heat. Melt the cream cheese until it becomes smooth and creamy.
- Mix in the ranch dressing mix, onion powder and black pepper with the melted cream cheese until they are well blended. Remove from heat once combined.
- Next gently fold in the onions, chicken, crumbled bacon and 1 cup of cheddar cheese until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Arrange the halves of the rolls in the prepared baking dish.
- Spread the chicken mixture over the halves of the rolls. Sprinkle 1½ cups of cheddar cheese over the chicken mixture. Before placing the halves of the rolls on top.
- Brush melted butter over the tops of the rolls. Sprinkle parmesan cheese and chopped chives on top of that.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil. Bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil. Bake for 5 to 8 minutes until golden brown on top.
- Allow sliders to cool for 5 minutes. Before cutting into servings. Enjoy your meal!
Notes
To make these delicious Crack Chicken Sliders gluten-free. Simply switch out the rolls for your preferred gluten-free buns. This recipe is great. Because it lets you savor all the creamy deliciousness. Without sacrificing flavor or texture. When choosing your buns. Opt for ones that are soft and have a hint of sweetness. To capture the charm of the original version. This small change ensures that everyone, no matter their needs. Can enjoy these sliders to the fullest.