Description
Golden, crispy Chicken Parmesan Sliders loaded with marinara sauce, melted mozzarella cheese, and buttery garlic buns make the ultimate easy dinner, party food, and game day recipe. These baked chicken sliders combine crunchy breaded chicken with rich Italian-inspired flavors in a quick and satisfying meal that everyone loves. Perfect for busy weeknights, family dinners, potlucks, lunch ideas, and easy comfort food cravings, these cheesy sliders deliver restaurant-style flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
12 slider buns or Hawaiian rolls
6 crispy chicken tenders
1 1/2 cups marinara sauce
8 slices mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese for topping
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Slice the slider buns in half horizontally while keeping the rolls connected.
3. Place the bottom half of the buns into the baking dish.
4. Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce over the buns.
5. Arrange the crispy chicken tenders evenly across the buns.
6. Layer mozzarella cheese slices over the chicken.
7. Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese evenly across the sliders.
8. Spoon additional marinara sauce lightly over the cheese layer.
9. Place the top buns over the sliders.
10. In a bowl, combine melted butter, garlic, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and Parmesan cheese.
11. Brush the garlic butter mixture generously over the tops of the buns.
12. Cover loosely with foil and bake for 15 minutes.
13. Remove the foil and bake for another 5 to 8 minutes until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
14. Garnish with chopped parsley and allow the sliders to rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Lightly toast the buns before assembling to help prevent sogginess.
Avoid using too much marinara sauce to maintain crispy chicken texture.
Let the sliders rest for 3 to 5 minutes after baking for easier serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 23 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg