Cheesy Garlic Pesto Chicken Sliders
Indulge in the deliciousness of Cheesy Garlic Pesto Chicken Sliders, the ultimate crowd-pleaser for any gathering. These sliders are a perfect fusion of gooey mozzarella, flavorful garlic, and herby basil pesto layered atop tender shredded chicken. Whether you’re hosting game day festivities, potlucks, or a cozy weeknight dinner, this easy-to-make recipe is sure to impress. With minimal prep time and the convenience of make-ahead options, these sliders are ready to bake and serve in no time. Get ready for a flavor explosion that will have your guests coming back for more!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 12 sliders 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 12-count slider rolls
- Unsalted butter
- Garlic cloves
- Fresh parsley
- Basil pesto (homemade or store-bought)
- Cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie preferred)
- Shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Slice slider rolls horizontally, keeping tops and bottoms intact.
- Place the bottom half of the rolls in the pan.
- Mix melted butter with minced garlic and parsley; set aside.
- Spread half the pesto on the rolls' bottom half.
- Layer shredded chicken followed by mozzarella cheese on top.
- Spread remaining pesto on the cut side of the top half of rolls; place on cheese layer.
- Brush garlic butter mixture over top; season with salt and pepper.
- Cover with foil and bake for 10 minutes, then remove foil and bake for an additional 5–10 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool slightly before slicing into sliders; serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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