Description
Savor hearty Crack Chicken Sliders that blend creamy ranch, tender shredded chicken, and crispy bacon into irresistible mini sandwiches. Quick comfort food beckons with bold flavors guaranteed to satisfy hungry crowds at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (475 ml) cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 cup (240 ml) cooked, crumbled bacon
- 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) shredded cheddar cheese
- 12 slider buns
Dairy and Cheese:
- 8 ounces (225 grams) cream cheese, softened
Seasonings and Toppings:
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F (175C), preparing for a delightful slider assembly.
- Combine shredded chicken, cream cheese, ranch seasoning, crispy bacon pieces, and shredded cheddar cheese in a mixing bowl, blending ingredients thoroughly.
- Gently separate slider buns into top and bottom halves, positioning bottom sections across a baking dish.
- Spread the chicken mixture uniformly across the bottom bun surfaces, ensuring even coverage.
- Carefully position the top bun halves over the chicken filling, creating complete slider sandwiches.
- Drizzle melted butter across the bun surfaces, then dust with fragrant garlic powder and fresh parsley flakes.
- Shield the sliders with aluminum foil, then bake for 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld and ingredients to heat through.
- Remove foil and return to oven for an additional 5 minutes, allowing bun tops to transform into a golden, crispy texture and cheese to melt completely.
- Extract from oven and let rest momentarily before serving these warm, indulgent sliders.
Notes
- Make ahead by preparing chicken mixture up to 24 hours in advance and refrigerating for deeper flavor infusion.
- Swap ranch seasoning with Greek yogurt and herbs for a lighter, tangier profile perfect for health-conscious eaters.
- Use gluten-free slider buns to transform this recipe into a celiac-friendly meal without compromising taste.
- Reduce sodium by selecting low-sodium bacon and omitting added salt in the chicken mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 315 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg