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Best & Easy Crack Chicken Sliders

Tender shredded chicken mixed with cream cheese, ranch seasoning, bacon, and cheddar cheese, baked on sweet Hawaiian rolls for an irresistible, gooey, and easy appetizer or meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 sliders
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Party Food
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crack Chicken Filling
  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded (e.g., rotisserie)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 packet dry ranch seasoning mix 1 oz
  • 0.5 cup cooked bacon bits crumbled
  • 0.25 cup milk or chicken broth to adjust creaminess
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives or green onions
  • Pinch black pepper
For the Sliders Assembly
  • 12 Hawaiian sweet rolls or other slider buns
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • Extra shredded cheddar cheese for topping
  • Extra chopped green onions for garnish

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Large mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Prepare Filling: In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, ½ cup cheddar cheese, ranch seasoning, bacon bits, milk/broth, chives/green onions, and pepper. Mix until creamy and gooey.
  2. Prep Buns: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Slice entire block of rolls horizontally. Place bottom halves in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  3. Assemble Sliders: Evenly spread the chicken filling over the bottom buns. Place top halves of rolls back over the filling.
  4. Butter Topping: Melt butter and stir in garlic powder and onion powder. Brush mixture evenly over the tops of the slider buns.
  5. Bake: Cover loosely with foil and bake for 15 minutes. Remove foil, sprinkle extra cheddar cheese on top, and bake uncovered for another 5-10 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly, and buns are golden.
  6. Garnish & Serve: Remove from oven, garnish with extra chopped green onions. Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.

Notes

The chicken filling can be made 1-2 days in advance. For spicier sliders, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the filling. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.