Easy Crack Chicken Sliders Recipe

A close-up of a crack chicken slider served on a white plate, garnished with herbs.

Easy Crack Chicken Sliders Recipe

This crack chicken sliders recipe is filled with shredded chicken blended with melty cheddar, bacon, ranch seasoning all loaded in sweet Hawaiian rolls. They’re great for parties, game day snacks, or an easy weeknight dinner.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 7

Total Time 17

Servings sliders

Calories 316kcal

Author Sherri Hagymas

Ingredients

12 ounce package Hawaiian sweet rolls
8 ounces cream cheese softened to room temperature.
¼ cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons ranch dressing mix divided
3 cups chicken breast cooked and shredded
¼ cup bacon crumbles
2 green onions sliced thin
8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese shredded, divided
2 tablespoons butter melted

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350° F
In a medium pot, add the shredded chicken, chicken broth and all but a teaspoon of the dry ranch dressing mix
8 ounces cream cheese, ¼ cup chicken broth, 3 tablespoons ranch dressing mix
Heat over medium heat until the cream cheese has melted, stirring often.
Remove from the heat and add the bacon, green onions, and the cooked chicken and a cup of shredded cheese. Stir until combined completely.
3 cups chicken breast, ¼ cup bacon crumbles, 2 green onions
Using a bread knife, slice the entire roll of buns in half horizontally. Do not separate the rolls individually.
12 ounce package Hawaiian sweet rolls
Lay the bottom half in a casserole dish or on a baking sheet facing up.
Sprinkle half of the shredded cheese over the bottom half of buns.
8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese
Next, spread the chicken mixture over cheese layer.
Then sprinkle the remaining cheese over the chicken and carefully place the tops of the rolls on top.
Brush the melted butter on the roll tops and sprinkle with the remaining dry ranch mix.
2 tablespoons butter
Bake for 10-12 minutes until the tops are brown and the cheese has melted. (cover with foil if they start to get too brown after 7-8 minutes.
Remove from oven, slice into 12 sliders and serve immediately.

Notes

Use light cream cheese and light ranch dressing if desired.

Swap the cheddar cheese for a different kind of cheese like colby jack, Monterey jack or even pepper jack.

Use a rotisserie chicken or canned chicken for quick prep.

Use turkey bacon if desired.

Ways to cook chicken for sliders:

1. Boil: Place the chicken in a pot and cover it with water. Bring to boil. Then reduce the heat to simmer and boil for 15-20 minutes. Remove from the water and place the chicken in a bowl or on a plate and let it rest for 10 minutes. Make sure it is no longer pink in the thickest part.

2. Bake: Place the chicken in a baking dish, cover with aluminum foil and bake at 375° F for 30 minutes until no longer pink in the center.

3. Slow Cook: Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of a crockpot / slow cooker and cook on high for 3-4 hours. I do this often and freeze big in freezer bags to have ready to use when needed in recipes like this.

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