Description
Delectable crack chicken sliders fuse creamy ranch, shredded chicken, and crispy bacon into irresistible mini sandwiches. Home cooks savor this quick comfort meal that delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 12 slider buns
- 6 slices cooked bacon (crumbled)
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 4 tablespoons (60 ml) butter (melted)
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet with light grease.
- In a mixing bowl, thoroughly combine shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, crispy crumbled bacon, and ranch seasoning until the mixture is uniform and well-integrated.
- Carefully slice the slider buns horizontally, separating the top and bottom halves.
- Arrange the bottom bun halves evenly on the prepared baking sheet, creating a stable base for the chicken filling.
- Distribute the chicken mixture generously and uniformly across the bottom bun halves, ensuring complete coverage.
- Gently place the top bun halves over the chicken mixture, creating complete sliders.
- Melt butter and blend with garlic powder, then generously brush the mixture over the slider tops for enhanced flavor and golden appearance.
- Optional: Sprinkle finely chopped fresh parsley across the slider tops for added color and herbaceous notes.
- Cover the sliders loosely with aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld and cheese to soften.
- Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 5-7 minutes until the bun tops turn golden brown and the cheese becomes fully melted.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 2-3 minutes before serving warm for optimal taste and texture.
Notes
- Customize the chicken mixture by adding diced jalapeños for a spicy kick or swapping ranch seasoning with taco or Italian seasoning for different flavor profiles.
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quicker preparation and more convenient weeknight meal option.
- Opt for low-fat cream cheese and reduced-fat cheddar to create a lighter version of the sliders without sacrificing taste.
- Prepare the chicken mixture ahead of time and refrigerate for up to 24 hours, making party prep or meal planning easier and more efficient.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 282 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg