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Cheesy Garlic Pesto Chicken Sliders Recipe

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These Cheesy Garlic Pesto Chicken Sliders are the perfect savory bite-sized sandwiches featuring tender shredded chicken, creamy mozzarella cheese, and vibrant basil pesto, all layered on soft slider rolls and baked to gooey perfection with a garlic butter topping.

Ingredients

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Sliders

  • 12 count package slider rolls
  • 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken recommended)
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2/3 cup basil pesto (homemade or store-bought; divided)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Garlic Butter Spread

  • 6 Tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
  • 4 cloves garlic (finely minced)
  • 2 tsp minced fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Preheat & Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking pan to prevent sticking. Set it aside while you prepare the sliders.
  2. Slice Slider Rolls: Unwrap the package of slider rolls and place them on a cutting board. Using a serrated bread knife, carefully slice horizontally across the entire package, keeping the rolls connected. Hold the rolls steady with one hand to ensure an even cut.
  3. Separate Rolls: Gently lift the top section of the sliced rolls off from the bottom section, keeping them as one piece each. Place the bottom half of the rolls into the prepared baking pan.
  4. Make Garlic Butter Mixture: In a small bowl, combine the melted unsalted butter, minced garlic, and minced fresh parsley. Stir well and set aside to use later.
  5. Layer Pesto & Chicken: Spread half of the basil pesto evenly over the bottom half of the slider rolls in the baking pan. Next, distribute the shredded chicken evenly over the pesto layer.
  6. Add Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly on top of the chicken layer to create a cheesy topping.
  7. Top with Remaining Pesto & Rolls: Spread the remaining pesto on the cut side of the top half of the rolls. Then carefully place the top half of the rolls, cut side down, onto the cheese-covered bottom half, forming the sliders.
  8. Brush with Garlic Butter & Season: Generously brush the garlic butter mixture over the top of the assembled sliders. Sprinkle with salt and pepper if desired to enhance the flavors.
  9. Bake Covered & Uncovered: Loosely cover the baking pan with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Afterward, remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 to 10 minutes, or until the sliders are hot and the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.

Notes

  • Using a rotisserie chicken saves time and adds great flavor but you can use any cooked shredded chicken.
  • If you prefer a spicier kick, consider adding red pepper flakes to the garlic butter mixture.
  • Make sure to keep the slider rolls connected when slicing to maintain the structure during assembly and baking.
  • Leftover sliders can be stored in the refrigerator and reheated in the oven wrapped in foil to keep moist.

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