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Buffalo Chicken Sliders

Creamy, melty buffalo chicken sliders baked on soft rolls — ready in about 30 minutes. Woman-friendly, weeknight-easy, and perfect for football food, parties, or fast dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 sliders
Course: Appetizer, Main
Cuisine: American
Calories: 230
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie or poached)
  • ½ cup buffalo sauce
  • ¼ cup ranch or blue cheese dressing
  • 4 oz cream cheese, cubed and softened
  • 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or mix)
  • 12 slider rolls (Hawaiian style)
  • 3 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp parsley flakes
  • 1 tsp sesame or poppy seeds
  • ½ cup finely chopped celery (optional)
  • sliced green onion or pickled jalapeños (optional)

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk or spatula
  • 9×13-inch baking pan
  • foil
  • basting brush
  • knife for slicing

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350°F / 175°C and line a 9×13-inch baking pan.
  • In a skillet, combine shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, and cream cheese. Warm over low heat until creamy and heated through. If using raw chicken, cook to 165°F / 74°C before shredding.
  • Split slider rolls and place bottoms in prepared pan. Sprinkle with 1 cup shredded cheese.
  • Spoon the warm buffalo chicken mixture evenly over rolls, then top with remaining 1 cup cheese and roll tops.
  • In a small bowl, mix melted butter, garlic powder, parsley, and sesame or poppy seeds. Brush over the tops of the rolls.
  • Cover the pan with foil and bake for 12 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 5–7 minutes until tops are golden and cheese is melted.
  • Let sliders rest 5 minutes before slicing. Serve warm with extra buffalo sauce and ranch dressing.

Nutrition

Calories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 14gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 420mgPotassium: 190mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 320IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1.1mg

Notes

Pair with Buffalo Chicken Dip Oven, Broccoli Bacon Salad, or Cheesy Garlic Chicken Wraps.
Air fry in batches at 320°F / 160°C for 8–10 minutes.
Keep warm on LOW in a slow cooker with the lid vented for 30 minutes — perfect for parties!
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