Description
These Buffalo Chicken Sliders are a deliciously spicy and cheesy bite-sized treat perfect for game day or parties. Made with tender shredded rotisserie chicken mixed with buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, and cheddar cheese, then baked inside soft Hawaiian rolls brushed with a savory butter blend, these sliders are packed with flavor and easy to prepare. Ready in just 30 minutes, they deliver a perfect balance of creamy, tangy, and spicy tastes in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Slider Ingredients
- 3 cups (325 g) rotisserie chicken, shredded
- ½ cup (123 g) Ranch Dressing
- ½ cup buffalo sauce
- 2 cups (226 g) cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 package (12-count) Kings Hawaiian Rolls
Butter Mixture
- ¼ cup (57 g) butter, melted
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray to prevent the sliders from sticking. Set it aside for use later.
- Prepare Butter Mixture: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter with garlic salt and Italian seasoning. Mix well and set this savory butter mixture aside; it will be used to brush the tops of the sliders.
- Make Chicken Mixture: In a medium bowl, thoroughly mix the shredded rotisserie chicken, ranch dressing, shredded cheddar cheese, and buffalo sauce until all ingredients are well combined. This mixture forms the flavorful filling for the sliders.
- Assemble Sliders Bottom: Carefully slice the Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally. Place the bottom halves evenly into the prepared baking dish, ensuring they fit snugly side by side.
- Add Filling: Spread the prepared chicken mixture evenly over the bottom halves of the rolls, covering all of them with a generous layer.
- Top the Sliders: Place the top halves of the rolls over the chicken mixture, reassembling each slider.
- Brush with Butter Mixture: Using a brush, coat the top of the assembled sliders with the melted butter mixture. This will give the sliders a flavorful and golden crust once baked.
- Bake Covered: Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Baking covered ensures the chicken filling heats evenly and the rolls soften slightly.
- Bake Uncovered: Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 5 minutes, or until the tops of the sliders turn a beautiful golden brown color and the cheese is bubbly.
- Serve: Once baked, remove the sliders from the oven, slice between the rolls to separate them, and serve hot for a deliciously spicy appetizer or snack.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of buffalo sauce to control the spice level according to your preference.
- Substitute ranch dressing with blue cheese dressing for a different flavor twist.
- If you prefer less spicy, reduce buffalo sauce or choose mild buffalo sauce options.
- These sliders can be prepared a few hours ahead; assemble and cover, then bake just before serving.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven for best texture.
