Description
Indulge in these savory Cheesy Garlic Pesto Chicken Sliders, perfect for game day or a cozy family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
12 count package slider rolls
6 Tbsp unsalted butter melted
4 cloves garlic finely minced
2 tsp minced fresh parsley
2/3 cup basil pesto homemade or store-bought (divided)
2 cups cooked and shredded chicken a rotisserie chicken is great for this
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a small bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, and parsley, mixing well.
- Slice the slider rolls in half and place the bottom halves in a baking dish.
- Spread 1/3 cup of pesto on the bottom halves of the rolls.
- Layer the shredded chicken evenly over the pesto, then sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
- Drizzle the garlic butter mixture over the top of the sliders.
- Place the top halves of the rolls on the sliders, then brush with the remaining garlic butter.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the tops are golden.
- Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, then serve warm.
Notes
Feel free to customize with additional toppings like roasted red peppers or fresh spinach for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
Keywords: Cheesy Garlic Pesto Chicken Sliders, chicken sliders, pesto sandwiches, slider recipes, easy appetizers