Description
Mouthwatering chicken bacon ranch sliders promise a flavor explosion of creamy ranch, crispy bacon, and tender chicken nestled in buttery rolls. Delightful game day or party appetizer that guarantees smiles and satisfies hungry crowds with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 slider buns
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 8 slices bacon
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
Seasoning:
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Topping/Cheese:
- 6 slices cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Season chicken breast thoroughly with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper, ensuring even coverage.
- Cook bacon in a skillet until crispy, then drain on paper towels and roughly chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Grill or pan-sear the seasoned chicken breast until fully cooked, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F, then slice into thin strips.
- Slice slider buns horizontally, creating top and bottom halves, and arrange the bottom halves on the prepared baking sheet.
- Layer the sliced chicken evenly across the bottom bun halves, creating a uniform base for the sliders.
- Sprinkle chopped bacon over the chicken, distributing the pieces generously.
- Drizzle ranch dressing across the bacon and chicken, ensuring complete coverage.
- Place a half slice of cheddar cheese on top of each slider, covering the chicken and bacon.
- Carefully place the top bun halves onto the cheese, creating complete slider sandwiches.
- Melt butter and brush generously over the top of the slider buns for a golden, glossy finish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until cheese is melted and buns are lightly toasted.
- Remove from oven and garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a burst of color and fresh flavor.
- Let sliders rest for 2-3 minutes before serving to allow cheese to set and flavors to meld.
Notes
- Customize the chicken seasoning by experimenting with different spice blends like Cajun or Italian herbs for varied flavor profiles.
- Swap regular bacon for turkey bacon to reduce fat content and make the recipe more diet-friendly for health-conscious individuals.
- Choose gluten-free slider buns to transform this recipe into a celiac-friendly meal without compromising taste and texture.
- Prep ingredients ahead of time by cooking chicken and bacon in advance, which cuts down assembly time and makes hosting easier.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg