Description
These sheet pan Buffalo chicken sliders are the ultimate game day crowd-pleaser—spicy, cheesy, and easy to make in under an hour. Juicy chicken, tangy Buffalo sauce, and melty cheese come together in buttery slider rolls for a crave-worthy comfort food experience.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (about 10 oz; rotisserie or poached)
- 1/2 cup Buffalo sauce (such as Frank’s RedHot)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste (about 1/4 teaspoon each)
- 12 slider rolls or mini buns (such as King’s Hawaiian)
- 6 slices provolone or mozzarella cheese (about 4 oz)
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing (optional, for serving or drizzling)
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
- 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese (optional)
- Pickled jalapeños (as desired)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (for topping)
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley or chives
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a sheet pan with parchment paper or foil.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, Buffalo sauce, melted butter, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss until evenly coated.
- Using a sharp knife, slice slider rolls horizontally, keeping bottoms and tops intact as two sheets.
- Place bottom halves of rolls on prepared sheet pan, forming a solid base.
- Spoon Buffalo chicken mixture evenly over the rolls.
- Lay cheese slices over chicken, then sprinkle with green onions, blue cheese (if using), and pickled jalapeños.
- Place top halves of rolls over the layered chicken and cheese. Press gently.
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter, dried parsley or chives, and garlic powder. Brush over tops of rolls.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes, until cheese is melted and tops are golden brown. Cover loosely with foil if tops brown too quickly.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 2–3 minutes. Slice into individual sliders and serve with ranch dressing and extra Buffalo sauce if desired.
Notes
Layer chicken mixture evenly for best flavor. Watch sliders in last 5 minutes to avoid overbaking. Cover with foil if tops brown too quickly. Use fresh cheese for best melt. Can be made ahead—assemble and refrigerate, then bake before serving. Adapt with gluten-free buns, vegan cheese, or Buffalo cauliflower for dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 480
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 13
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