Garlic Butter Chipotle Ranch Chicken Slider Buns

Name: Garlic Butter Chipotle Ranch Chicken Slider Buns
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups Cooked Chicken Breast (shredded); 12 count Slider Buns (such as King's Hawaiian rolls); 6 slices Provolone Cheese (cut in half, or 12 small slices); 1/2 cup Ranch Dressing (or to taste); 1-2 peppers Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce (minced, with 1 tbsp adobo sauce (adjust to spice preference)); 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (melted); 2 cloves Garlic (minced); 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley (chopped, for garnish (optional))

These savory and flavorful slider buns feature shredded chicken tossed in a spicy chipotle ranch sauce, layered with cheese between soft slider buns. The entire ensemble is brushed with a fragrant garlic butter and baked until golden and melted. Perfect for a party appetizer or a satisfying family meal, offering a delightful kick with every bite.

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Assembled Sliders Ready for Oven

Recipe Information

15m

Prep Time

25m

Cook Time

40m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

American

English

Nutrition (per serving)

350

Calories

18g

Protein

25g

Carbs

20g

Fat

Garlic Butter Being Brushed on Sliders

Ingredients

Cooked Chicken Breast
(shredded)
2 cups
Slider Buns
(such as King's Hawaiian rolls)
12 count
Provolone Cheese
(cut in half, or 12 small slices)
6 slices
Ranch Dressing
(or to taste)
1 cup
Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce
(minced, with 1 tbsp adobo sauce (adjust to spice preference))
1 peppers
Unsalted Butter
(melted)
1 cup
Garlic
(minced)
2 cloves
Fresh Parsley
(chopped, for garnish (optional))
2 tbsp

Servings: 12

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Golden Brown Baked Sliders

Instructions

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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken, ranch dressing, and minced chipotle peppers with adobo sauce. Mix well until the chicken is evenly coated. Taste and adjust spice level if needed.
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken, ranch dressing, and minced chipotle peppers with adobo sauce. Mix well until the chicken is evenly coated. Taste and adjust spice level if needed.
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Ensure chicken is finely shredded for a better texture in the sliders. You can use rotisserie chicken for quicker prep.
2
Slice the entire slab of slider buns horizontally in half, keeping them connected. Place the bottom halves of the buns in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
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Slice the entire slab of slider buns horizontally in half, keeping them connected. Place the bottom halves of the buns in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
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A serrated knife works best for slicing the buns cleanly.
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Evenly spread the chipotle ranch chicken mixture over the bottom halves of the buns. Layer the cheese slices over the chicken mixture.
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Evenly spread the chipotle ranch chicken mixture over the bottom halves of the buns. Layer the cheese slices over the chicken mixture.
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Overlap cheese slightly to ensure good coverage and melt.
4
Place the top halves of the slider buns over the cheese layer.
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Place the top halves of the slider buns over the cheese layer.
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Align the top buns carefully with the bottom ones to maintain the slider shape.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter and minced garlic to create the garlic butter mixture.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter and minced garlic to create the garlic butter mixture.
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For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of onion powder to the garlic butter.
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Brush the garlic butter generously over the tops of the slider buns. Cover the baking dish loosely with aluminum foil.
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Brush the garlic butter generously over the tops of the slider buns. Cover the baking dish loosely with aluminum foil.
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Brushing evenly ensures a consistent golden crust and garlic flavor.
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Bake for 15 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for another 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the tops of the buns are golden brown. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley if desired.
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Bake for 15 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for another 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the tops of the buns are golden brown. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley if desired.
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Keep an eye on the buns during the final baking stage to prevent burning. Serve warm.