Description
Cheesy Garlic Pesto Chicken Sliders are warm, gooey mini sandwiches filled with tender shredded chicken, basil pesto, and melted mozzarella. Brushed with a buttery garlic and parsley topping, these easy oven-baked sliders are perfect for parties, game days, or a simple family meal.
Ingredients
- 12-count package slider rolls
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
- 2/3 cup basil pesto, homemade or store-bought, divided
- 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works well)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Carefully slice the entire package of slider rolls horizontally using a serrated knife, keeping the rolls connected. Lift off the top section and set it aside.
- Place the bottom section of the rolls in the prepared baking pan.
- In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, and parsley. Set aside.
- Spread half of the basil pesto over the bottom half of the rolls.
- Layer the shredded chicken over the pesto, then sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly on top.
- Spread the remaining pesto over the cut side of the top half of the rolls.
- Place the top half of the rolls over the cheese, with the cut side facing down.
- Brush the garlic butter mixture over the tops of the rolls. Sprinkle with salt and pepper if desired.
- Cover loosely with foil and bake for 10 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for another 5-10 minutes, or until the sliders are heated through and the cheese is completely melted.
- Let cool slightly, separate into individual sliders, and serve warm.
Notes
- This recipe makes 12 sliders and serves approximately 6 people, with 2 sliders per serving.
- The recipe can easily be doubled. Use a rimmed baking sheet large enough to hold two packages of slider rolls. The baking time remains the same.
- Rotisserie chicken is a convenient option for the cooked and shredded chicken.
- You can use homemade or store-bought basil pesto.
- Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary depending on the brands and ingredients used.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American