Description
Irresistible chicken bacon ranch sliders deliver a mouthwatering blend of savory flavors that dance across your palate. Crispy bacon, tender chicken, and creamy ranch sauce nestled between warm, buttery rolls promise a quick and delicious meal perfect for game day or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 0.5 lbs bacon
Ranch Seasoning:
- 2 tbsp dried ranch seasoning mix
- 1 tsp dried dill
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp onion powder
Slider Components:
- 12 slider buns
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and prepare a large baking dish with non-stick spray, ensuring complete surface coverage.
- Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp and golden, then drain on paper towels and crumble into small pieces.
- Season chicken breasts with ranch seasoning mix, dried dill, garlic powder, and onion powder, thoroughly coating each piece.
- Grill or pan-sear chicken until internal temperature reaches 165°F, approximately 6-8 minutes per side, then let rest for 5 minutes before chopping into bite-sized chunks.
- Blend mayonnaise, sour cream, dried parsley, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl to create a creamy ranch sauce.
- Slice slider buns horizontally, creating a top and bottom layer, and arrange the bottom half in the prepared baking dish.
- Layer chopped chicken evenly across the bottom buns, followed by crumbled bacon and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Spread the prepared ranch sauce over the cheese layer, ensuring complete coverage.
- Place the top bun layer over the assembled ingredients.
- Melt butter and brush generously over the top of the slider buns.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until buns are golden brown and cheese is completely melted.
- Remove from oven, let cool for 5 minutes, then slice and serve warm.
Notes
- Customize the ranch seasoning blend by adjusting spice levels to suit personal taste preferences, adding extra garlic or herbs for more depth.
- Swap chicken for turkey or plant-based protein to accommodate different dietary needs, ensuring similar cooking times and seasoning techniques.
- Prepare ranch sauce ahead of time and refrigerate for enhanced flavor melding, allowing ingredients to combine and intensify their taste profile.
- Use pre-cooked bacon or turkey bacon as lighter alternatives, reducing overall fat content while maintaining a crispy texture and smoky flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 426
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 86 mg