Description
These Chicken Parmesan Sliders combine tender cooked chicken tenders, savory marinara sauce, and a blend of gooey provolone and fresh mozzarella cheeses, all layered on soft King’s Hawaiian rolls. Topped with a flavorful garlic-butter parsley mixture and baked to golden perfection, these sliders make a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or meal perfect for gatherings or family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Sliders
- 12 King’s Hawaiian rolls
- 1 pound cooked chicken tenders
- ½ cup marinara sauce
- 8 slices provolone cheese
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
Garlic Butter Topping
- ¼ cup (57g) butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 3 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to get it ready for baking the sliders.
- Prepare Rolls: Carefully split the King’s Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally. Arrange the bottom halves evenly in a baking dish, creating the base layer.
- Assemble Sliders: Layer each bottom half with slices of provolone cheese, cooked chicken tenders, marinara sauce, slices of fresh mozzarella, and chopped fresh basil for flavor and freshness. Then, place the top halves of the rolls over the layered ingredients to form the sliders.
- Make Garlic Butter Mixture: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, sea salt, minced garlic, chopped fresh parsley, and grated parmesan cheese. Mix well to create a flavorful butter topping.
- Brush Topping: Generously brush the garlic butter mixture evenly over the tops of the assembled rolls to infuse flavor and help them brown beautifully during baking.
- Bake Covered: Cover the baking dish with foil to keep the sliders moist and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
- Uncover and Brown: Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 5 minutes to brown the tops until golden and bubbly.
- Serve: Remove from oven, slice the slider block into individual servings, and serve hot for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use cooked chicken tenders for convenience; you can use leftover chicken or precooked store-bought chicken tenders.
- If you prefer spicier sliders, add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes to the marinara before assembling.
- The King’s Hawaiian rolls add sweetness that balances the savory ingredients perfectly.
- Make sure to cover the sliders with foil initially to prevent the tops from burning while ensuring the cheese melts thoroughly.
- For a crispier top, broil for 1-2 minutes after baking, watching closely to avoid burning.
- These sliders are best served fresh but can be reheated in the oven wrapped in foil.
