Description
Delightful crack chicken sliders promise a flavor explosion that combines tender shredded chicken with creamy ranch and crispy bacon. Hunger-inducing layers of comfort make these sliders irresistible when gathering friends for casual dining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 12 slider buns
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) butter, melted
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking dish for assembly.
- In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly blend shredded chicken with cream cheese, ensuring a smooth and creamy consistency.
- Incorporate ranch seasoning, shredded cheddar cheese, and crispy crumbled bacon into the chicken mixture, stirring until well combined.
- Carefully split slider buns horizontally, creating a top and bottom layer for each slider.
- Arrange the bottom bun halves in the prepared baking dish, creating a stable base for the filling.
- Evenly distribute the chicken mixture across the bottom bun halves, covering them completely with the flavorful blend.
- Gently place the top bun halves back onto the chicken-covered base, creating compact sliders.
- Melt butter and mix with garlic powder, then generously brush the surface of the bun tops for added flavor and golden color.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, monitoring until the buns turn golden brown and the cheese melts completely.
- Optional: Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the sliders for a touch of color and freshness.
- Serve immediately while warm, allowing guests to enjoy the full range of textures and flavors.
Notes
- Customize the sliders by swapping ranch seasoning with taco or Italian seasoning for variety.
- Opt for low-fat cream cheese and turkey bacon to create a lighter, healthier version of the dish.
- Prepare the chicken mixture ahead of time and refrigerate for quick assembly when ready to bake.
- Try different cheese blends like pepper jack or Swiss for unique flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 430 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg