Description
Cheesy Garlic Pesto Chicken Sliders are the ultimate crowd-pleasers, perfect for any gathering or casual dinner. These delicious sliders feature tender shredded chicken, creamy mozzarella cheese, and zesty basil pesto, all nestled between soft slider rolls. Topped with a savory garlic butter mixture for that irresistible golden finish, they come together in just about 30 minutes! Whether you’re hosting a game day party or need an easy weeknight meal, these sliders are sure to impress your guests and satisfy your taste buds. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauces or sides for a complete meal experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12-count slider rolls
- Unsalted butter
- Garlic
- Fresh parsley
- Basil pesto
- Cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie recommended)
- Shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Slice slider rolls horizontally and place the bottoms in the pan.
- In a bowl, mix melted butter, minced garlic, and chopped parsley.
- Spread half of the pesto on the roll bottoms, layer with chicken and mozzarella.
- Add remaining pesto to the tops of the rolls before placing them on the cheese layer.
- Brush garlic butter over the tops and season with salt and pepper.
- Cover with foil and bake for 10 minutes; remove foil and bake for an additional 5–10 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before slicing into individual sliders.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg