Description
Buffalo Chicken Sliders are a perfect game day favorite featuring tender shredded chicken tossed in tangy buffalo wing sauce, layered with melted cheese and optional blue cheese or ranch, all nestled between soft slider buns. Baked to golden perfection, these spicy, cheesy sliders are ideal for parties and casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Buffalo Chicken Mixture
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Sliders
- 12 slider buns or Hawaiian rolls
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese or ranch dressing (optional)
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions (optional)
Butter Topping
- 1 tablespoon melted butter (for brushing tops)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Baking Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Mix Chicken with Sauce: In a medium bowl, combine the cooked shredded chicken with buffalo wing sauce and 2 tablespoons of melted butter. Stir until the chicken is evenly coated with the sauce.
- Prepare Slider Buns: Slice the slider buns in half horizontally, keeping the tops and bottoms intact so they stay together as a sandwich when assembled.
- Assemble Sliders: Place the bottom halves of the slider buns in the prepared baking dish. Spread the buffalo chicken mixture evenly over the bottoms. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese evenly on top of the chicken. If desired, add crumbled blue cheese or drizzle ranch dressing, and sprinkle sliced green onions for added flavor.
- Add Tops and Butter Topping: Place the top halves of the slider buns over the filling. In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon melted butter with garlic powder and brush this mixture over the tops of the buns to ensure a golden, flavorful crust.
- Bake the Sliders: Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 15 minutes to heat through and melt the cheese. Then remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Remove from the oven, allow to cool slightly for easier handling. Slice sliders apart and serve warm, perfect for game day or casual entertaining.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for quick and easy preparation.
- Swap buffalo sauce with barbecue sauce for a milder flavor option.
- You can substitute mozzarella with cheddar for a sharper cheese taste.
- Optional blue cheese or ranch dressing adds creaminess, but can be omitted for a simpler slider.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
