Buffalo Chicken Sliders
These Buffalo Chicken Sliders are cheesy, spicy, and perfect for parties, game day, or a fun family dinner. Made with shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, and gooey cheese on soft slider buns, they’re quick, easy, and always a crowd-pleaser.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 sliders 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie, leftover, or poached; about 280g)
- 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce (120ml)
- 2 tablespoons ranch or blue cheese dressing (optional, 30ml)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (110g)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (110g)
- 1/4 cup green onions, finely sliced (about 15g), divided
- 12 slider buns or Hawaiian rolls (about 400g)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (28g)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
- Extra ranch or blue cheese dressing for drizzling or dipping (optional)
- Thinly sliced celery or pickles (optional)
- Crumbled blue cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
- Shred the cooked chicken by hand or with two forks into bite-sized pieces.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, ranch or blue cheese dressing (if using), mozzarella, cheddar, and half the green onions. Stir until evenly coated.
- Slice the slider buns in half horizontally. Place the bottom halves in the prepared baking dish.
- Spread the chicken mixture evenly over the buns and press down gently. Place the top halves of the buns over the filling.
- Melt the butter and stir in garlic powder. Brush the mixture over the tops of the buns. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
- Cover the dish loosely with aluminum foil. Bake for 15 minutes, then uncover and bake for another 8-10 minutes, until the tops are golden and cheese is bubbling.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Scatter remaining green onions on top and drizzle with extra dressing if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
For gluten-free sliders, use gluten-free buns. For dairy-free, substitute vegan cheese and plant-based butter. You can prep the sliders up to the baking step and refrigerate for up to 24 hours; add 5 minutes to baking time if cold. Leftovers reheat well in the oven or microwave. Don’t overload the filling to avoid soggy sliders. Try adding pickled jalapeños or swapping cheeses for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 480
- Fat: 11
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 13
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