Description

Crack Chicken Sliders are a delicious and crowd-pleasing appetizer or meal featuring shredded chicken mixed with cream cheese, ranch seasoning, crispy bacon, and cheddar cheese, all layered on soft Hawaiian rolls and baked to golden perfection. These sliders combine creamy, cheesy, and savory flavors with a hint of ranch seasoning for an irresistible bite-sized treat.

Ingredients

Scale

Main Ingredients

3 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie or homemade)
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix
8 slices cooked bacon, chopped
1½ cups shredded cheddar or Colby Jack cheese
1 package (12-count) Hawaiian rolls or slider buns
¼ cup melted butter

Optional Ingredients

2 green onions, chopped for garnish
1 tsp garlic powder or ranch powder for butter topping

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking dish with foil or parchment paper for easy cleanup.
Prepare Chicken Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, ranch seasoning mix, chopped bacon, and shredded cheese. Mix everything thoroughly to ensure an even blend of flavors and textures.
Prepare Rolls: Slice the Hawaiian rolls horizontally in half, keeping the top and bottom halves connected.
Assemble Sliders: Place the bottom halves of the rolls in the prepared baking dish and spread the chicken mixture evenly over them. If desired, sprinkle extra cheese on top for added cheesiness.
Top the Sliders: Carefully place the top halves of the rolls back over the chicken mixture.
Brush with Butter Mixture: In a small bowl, mix the melted butter with garlic powder or ranch powder (if using). Brush this mixture over the tops of the rolls to add flavor and help them brown nicely during baking.
Bake: Bake the sliders in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the tops are golden brown.
Rest and Slice: Remove the sliders from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes to set. Then slice into individual sliders carefully.
Garnish and Serve: Garnish with chopped green onions if desired and serve the sliders warm for best flavor and texture.

Notes

You can use rotisserie chicken for convenience or homemade shredded chicken.
Feel free to substitute Colby Jack cheese with your preferred shredded cheese like mozzarella or Monterey Jack.
For extra crispiness, you can cook the bacon yourself instead of using pre-cooked bacon.
If you prefer less ranch flavor, adjust the seasoning mix amount according to taste.
Brush the tops of the rolls evenly with the butter mixture to ensure an attractive golden finish.
Allow the sliders to rest after baking so the filling firms up and is easier to slice.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Side Dish
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Crack Chicken Sliders, cheesy bacon ranch sliders, chicken sliders, Hawaiian rolls, easy appetizer, party sliders