Description
Chicken Fajita Sliders are a delicious twist on traditional sliders, combining marinated chicken, sautéed vegetables, and melted cheese in sweet Hawaiian rolls, topped with garlic butter.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons chicken seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 2 medium bell peppers, mixed colors, thinly sliced
- 1 pinch Kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon chili powder, or more to taste
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, adjust for heat
- 1 package (12-count) Hawaiian rolls, such as King’s Hawaiian
- 6 slices Pepper Jack cheese
- 1 cup (113 g) mozzarella cheese, shredded
- ¼ cup (½ stick / 57 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- In a large bowl, toss the sliced chicken with 1 tablespoon olive oil and the chicken seasoning until evenly coated. Cover and marinate for at least 30 minutes (or overnight for a deeper flavor).
- Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced onions and bell peppers with a pinch of salt. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, until softened and lightly caramelized. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- In the same skillet, cook the chicken (in batches if needed) until fully cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F and lightly charred, about 6 to 8 minutes.
- Stir in the tomato paste, chili powder, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until the tomato paste darkens and coats the chicken.
- Return the cooked peppers and onions to the skillet. Toss everything together until well combined. Remove from heat.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Without separating the rolls, slice the entire package of Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally. Place the bottom half in a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Layer with Pepper Jack cheese, then sprinkle with ½ cup of the mozzarella cheese.
- Spoon the chicken fajita mixture evenly over the cheese. Top with remaining mozzarella, then place the top half of the rolls on.
- Mix melted butter, parsley, and garlic powder. Brush generously over the tops of the rolls.
- Cover with foil and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until cheese is melted.
- Remove foil and bake an additional 5 to 8 minutes, until tops are golden brown.
- Brush with any remaining butter if desired, then slice and serve warm.
Notes
- Marinating the chicken overnight enhances the flavor.
- Adjust the amount of chili powder and red pepper flakes according to your heat preference.
- For extra cheese lovers, add more mozzarella on top.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking and Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 60mg