Description
Cheesy Garlic Pesto Chicken Sliders are a mouthwatering delight made with shredded chicken, pesto, and melted cheese, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 slider buns
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup prepared basil pesto
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken with the basil pesto. Mix until the chicken is evenly coated.
- Slice the slider buns in half horizontally (keeping the top and bottom halves intact as single sheets).
- Place the bottom half of the buns in a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Evenly spread the pesto chicken over the bottom buns, then top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
- Place the top half of the buns over the filling.
- In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, minced garlic, and chopped parsley. Brush this mixture generously over the tops of the buns.
- Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for another 5-7 minutes, or until the tops are golden and cheese is melted.
- Let rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving warm.
Notes
- Feel free to use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- These sliders are best served warm and fresh out of the oven.
- Adjust the amount of garlic according to your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg