Description
These Buffalo Chicken Sliders are the perfect crowd-pleasing appetizer for game day or any party. Tender shredded chicken tossed in spicy buffalo wing sauce is layered on soft slider buns, topped with ranch dressing and melted mozzarella cheese. A flavorful garlic butter topping adds a golden finish. Easy to assemble and bake, they deliver a perfect balance of heat and creaminess in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 12 slider buns
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Topping
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Optional Toppings
- Blue cheese crumbles
- Sliced green onions
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking and allow easy cleanup.
- Toss Chicken in Sauce: In a medium bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken breast with the buffalo wing sauce, stirring until the chicken is evenly coated for consistent flavor.
- Assemble Sliders – Bottom Buns: Slice the slider buns horizontally and place the bottom halves in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.
- Add Chicken and Toppings: Spread the buffalo chicken mixture evenly over the bottom buns, then drizzle with ranch dressing and sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
- Add Top Buns: Place the top halves of the slider buns over the cheesy chicken layer to complete the sandwich assembly.
- Prepare Garlic Butter Mixture: In a small bowl, mix together the melted unsalted butter, garlic powder, and onion powder to create a flavorful brush-on topping.
- Brush Sliders and Cover: Brush the garlic butter mixture evenly over the tops of the assembled sliders. Cover the baking dish loosely with aluminum foil to keep moisture in during initial baking.
- Bake Covered: Bake the sliders covered for 15 minutes in the preheated oven to warm through and melt the cheese.
- Bake Uncovered: Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 8 to 10 minutes until the tops are golden brown and cheese is nicely melted and bubbly.
- Cool and Serve: Let the sliders cool slightly after baking to set before serving warm, optionally topped with blue cheese crumbles or sliced green onions for extra flavor and garnish.
Notes
- For extra heat, mix a little additional buffalo wing sauce into the ranch dressing before drizzling.
- These sliders can be assembled ahead of time and baked just before serving to save time on game day.
- Use cooked chicken breast leftover from a rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Optional toppings like blue cheese crumbles or green onions add a tangy or fresh contrast.
