Buffalo Chicken Pull-Apart Sliders with Ranch Drizzle
These Buffalo Chicken Pull-Apart Sliders are the ultimate game day snack, featuring juicy shredded chicken tossed in tangy buffalo sauce, layered with gooey cheese, and finished with a creamy ranch drizzle. Perfect for parties, family dinners, or any time you need a bold, shareable comfort food.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 sliders 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 12-pack slider buns or rolls (soft dinner rolls or Hawaiian rolls preferred)
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken (about 400g, rotisserie or poached)
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce (120ml, such as Frank’s RedHot)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened (115g)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (100g)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (100g)
- Ranch dressing, for drizzling and serving
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (55g)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Chopped green onions or chives (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, and softened cream cheese. Mix until evenly coated and creamy.
- With a serrated knife, slice the entire pack of slider buns in half horizontally, keeping the buns connected. Place the bottom half in the prepared baking dish.
- Spoon the buffalo chicken mixture evenly over the bottom buns. Sprinkle mozzarella and cheddar cheese evenly over the chicken.
- Place the top half of the slider buns over the filling, aligning with the bottoms.
- In a small bowl, melt the butter and stir in garlic powder and a pinch of salt. Brush the tops of the buns generously with the garlic butter.
- Cover the dish loosely with aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 7-10 minutes, until the tops are golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Drizzle ranch dressing over the top and sprinkle with green onions or chives, if using.
- Pull apart the sliders and serve warm with extra ranch or buffalo sauce on the side.
Notes
For a milder version, reduce the buffalo sauce and add a tablespoon of honey or extra ranch to the filling. Use gluten-free or dairy-free alternatives as needed. Let the sliders rest for a few minutes before serving for easier pulling apart. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 1 month.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 480
- Fat: 13
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 10
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