Description
These Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or meal, perfect for gatherings or a quick snack. Featuring shredded cooked chicken, crispy bacon, tangy ranch dressing, and melted cheddar cheese all piled onto small slider buns, these sliders are baked until warm and gooey with lightly toasted buns for the perfect bite-sized treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Slider Ingredients
- 12 small slider buns
- 1 pound cooked chicken, shredded
- 8 slices cooked bacon
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the sliders evenly.
- Prepare Slider Buns: Slice each small slider bun in half horizontally and arrange the bottom halves evenly in a baking dish, forming the base for the sliders.
- Add Chicken Layer: Evenly distribute the shredded cooked chicken over the bottom bun halves to create a hearty base layer.
- Add Bacon: Crumble the cooked bacon slices and sprinkle them uniformly over the layer of chicken, adding a smoky flavor and crunchy texture.
- Add Ranch Dressing: Drizzle the ranch dressing over the bacon layer to infuse the sliders with creamy, tangy goodness.
- Add Cheese: Generously sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top of the ranch dressing to ensure a deliciously melted cheesy topping.
- Top with Buns: Place the top halves of the slider buns gently over the cheese layer, completing each sandwich.
- Cover with Foil: Cover the entire baking dish with aluminum foil to retain moisture and ensure even warming of the sliders.
- Bake Covered: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and the sliders are heated through for maximum flavor.
- Uncover and Toast: Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes to lightly toast the buns, adding a slight crispness.
- Garnish: Take the sliders out of the oven and sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley on top for a fresh, vibrant finish.
- Serve: Serve these Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders warm for the best taste and enjoy!
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken to speed up preparation.
- For extra cheesiness, add more shredded cheddar or a different cheese blend.
- Use gluten-free buns to make the sliders gluten-free.
- These sliders can be assembled ahead of time and baked just before serving.
- Adjust ranch dressing quantity to taste or use a homemade ranch dressing for a personalized flavor.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated in the oven to maintain crispness.
