Description
Chicken Parmesan Sliders made with crispy chicken tenders, marinara sauce, melted mozzarella, and garlic-buttered slider rolls baked until golden and cheesy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (26 oz) package crispy chicken tenders or chicken breast cutlets
- 12 slider rolls
- 4 Tbsp salted butter, melted
- 3 medium garlic cloves, minced or 1 tsp granulated garlic
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp dried Italian seasoning or oregano
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 12 slices mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup thick marinara sauce, plus more for serving
- 2 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese, divided
- 1–2 Tbsp chopped fresh Italian parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the chicken according to package directions and allow to cool slightly.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray a 12×8-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Slice the slider rolls in half horizontally and place the bottom halves in the baking dish.
- In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, garlic, onion powder, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes.
- Brush the bottom rolls with garlic butter and top with 6 slices of mozzarella cheese.
- Spread 1/2 cup marinara sauce over the cheese and arrange the chicken evenly on top.
- Drizzle with the remaining marinara sauce, sprinkle with 1 Tbsp Parmesan, and top with the remaining mozzarella slices.
- Place the top buns on, brush with remaining garlic butter, and sprinkle with reserved Parmesan.
- Cover loosely with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Uncover and bake an additional 3–5 minutes until lightly golden and the cheese is melted.
- Slice along the rolls and serve warm with extra marinara sauce.
Notes
- Use thick marinara sauce to avoid soggy sliders.
- Sliders can be assembled a few hours ahead and baked just before serving.
- Reheat leftovers in the oven for best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Italian Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg