Chicken Parmesan Sliders
Delicious Chicken Parmesan Sliders are a perfect blend of crispy chicken, melted cheese, and marinara sauce, ideal for appetizers or a main course.
Equipment
- sheet pan
- baking dish
- small bowl
- Knife
Ingredients
Chicken and Rolls
- 1 26 oz package crispy chicken tenders or chicken breast cutlets i.e. Perdue or Tyson
- 12 rolls slider rolls
Seasonings and Toppings
- 4 tablespoon salted butter melted
- 3 medium garlic cloves or 1 teaspoon granulated garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning or oregano
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 12 slices mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup marinara sauce (thick) plus additional for serving
- 2 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese divided
- 1-2 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian parsley for garnishing (optional)
Instructions
Preparation
- Cook chicken on a sheet pan according to package directions. Cool.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 12x8 inch baking dish with cooking spray. Cut sliders in half, placing bottom in dish.
- In a small bowl, mix together butter, garlic, onion powder, Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes.
- Brush bottom rolls all over with garlic butter. Top with 6 slices cheese. Spread ½ cup marinara sauce over cheese, then arrange chicken pieces on top. Drizzle with ½ cup marinara sauce. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese. Cover with remaining 6 cheese slices.
- Place top buns over cheese. Brush rolls all over with remaining garlic butter. Sprinkle top with reserved Parmesan.
- Lay foil loosely on top. Bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and continue to bake another 3-5 minutes or until lightly golden and cheese has melted.
- Use a sharp knife to separate cutting along perforations.
- Serve with additional warm marinara sauce on the side.
Notes
Nutrition values can vary depending on the brand of chicken tenders and type of slider rolls used. For a lighter version: Use light butter.
Nutrition
Serving: 1slider
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