Chicken Parmesan Sliders

close up shot of a Chicken Parmesan Slider on a plate

Indulge in the savory delight of chicken parmesan sliders, where crispy chicken, zesty marinara sauce, and melted cheese come together in a perfect bite-sized package, ideal for any occasion.

Prep Time25

Cook Time13

Total Time38

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Chicken Parmesan Sliders Recipe

Servings: sliders

Calories: 240kcal

Ingredients

2.5 pounds frozen Southern-style chicken breast tenderloins, prepared according to package directions
15 ounces slider-sized buns (12-count)
1¼ cups jarred marinara sauce
6 sandwich-sized slices mozzarella cheese
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
½ teaspoon garlic salt
½ teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1½ tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

Prepare the southern-style chicken breast tenderloins according to the package directions (Heat on a baking sheet in a 425°F conventional oven for 18-20 minutes for the brand I used). Remove from the oven and set the oven temperature to 350°F.
Place the bottom halves of the slider buns into a 9x13 baking pan and spread half the marinara sauce over the bottom slider buns.
Arrange the chicken breast tenderloins into a solid layer across the surface of the sauce-covered slider buns. You may not be able to fit all the pieces of chicken tenderloins onto the buns, but you should cover as much of the surface as you can.
Top the chicken with the remaining marinara sauce. Place the slices of mozzarella cheese in a single layer covering all the chicken. Place the tops of the slider buns onto the top of your chicken parmesan sliders.
In a small bowl, stir together the melted butter, garlic salt, and dried parsley flakes. Brush the tops of the slider buns with half the melted butter. You will reserve the remaining melted butter mixture.
Bake for 13-15 minutes or until the cheese has melted and the tops of the slider buns are lightly toasted.
Remove the chicken parmesan sliders from the oven, brush the tops of the buns with the remaining melted butter mixture, and garnish with a sprinkle of the grated parmesan cheese over the tops of all the slider buns.
Slice the chicken parmesan sliders into 12 individual servings.

Notes

You may find that you can not fit all the pieces of the chicken tenderloins onto your sliders. You can place the frozen chicken breast tenderloin pieces into the 9x13 pan to get the exact amount of chicken needed to heat up before assembling the rest of the recipe.
Don’t skimp on the butter. It soaks into all the nooks and crannies and adds a ton of flavor to both the top and the bottom half of the slider buns.
Oven temperatures vary and may need to be recalibrated periodically to ensure they are accurate. Make sure to keep a close eye on your sliders as the suggested baking time approaches.

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