Description
These Cheesy Garlic Pesto Chicken Sliders are warm, gooey, and packed with flavor. Perfect for parties or casual gatherings, they combine shredded chicken, mozzarella cheese, and basil pesto, all topped with a garlic butter glaze on soft slider rolls.
Ingredients
- 12 count package slider rolls
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
- 2/3 cup basil pesto, divided
- 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Slice the slider rolls horizontally, keeping them connected if possible. Place the bottom halves in the prepared baking pan.
- In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, minced garlic, and parsley. Set aside.
- Spread half of the pesto over the bottom halves of the rolls.
- Layer the shredded chicken evenly over the pesto, then sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
- Spread the remaining pesto over the cut side of the top halves of the rolls, then place them on top of the cheese layer.
- Brush the garlic butter mixture over the tops of the rolls. Sprinkle with salt and pepper if desired.
- Cover the pan loosely with foil and bake for 10 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5–10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the tops are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, then slice and serve warm.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for quick preparation.
- These sliders can be assembled ahead and refrigerated or frozen before baking.
- Try variations with different cheeses or seasonings for unique flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 sliders
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
