Description
Indulge in these Cheesy Garlic Pesto Chicken Sliders, a scrumptious delight that’s perfect for any gathering. These sliders feature juicy shredded chicken, creamy mozzarella, and aromatic pesto, all nestled between soft slider rolls. With a rich garlic butter topping, each bite is packed with flavor that will leave your guests coming back for more. Easy to prepare and even easier to devour, they are ideal for game days, potlucks, or quick weeknight dinners. Prepare them ahead of time and bake just before serving for a hassle-free experience. Enjoy the irresistible combination of gooey cheese and zesty pesto in every mouthful!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12-count package slider rolls
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 teaspoons fresh parsley
- ⅔ cup basil pesto
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice slider rolls horizontally and place the bottoms in a baking pan.
- Mix melted butter with minced garlic and parsley; set aside.
- Spread half the pesto on the roll bottoms, layer with chicken, then cheese.
- Top with remaining pesto on the cut side of the roll tops before placing them back on.
- Brush tops with garlic butter mixture; season with salt and pepper.
- Cover loosely with foil and bake for 10 minutes; remove foil and bake for an additional 5–10 minutes until golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider (approx. 75g)
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 50mg