Chicken Parmesan Sliders

Sometimes, you just need comfort food that feels like a warm hug, and that’s exactly what these Chicken Parmesan Sliders are all about. Tiny, cheesy, saucy bundles of joy. Why are they special, you ask? Imagine all the good parts of a traditional chicken Parmesan, but squished between soft slider buns, in much more manageable bites. I mean, who wouldn’t want to eat something that leaves you with happy sauce stains and a bit of cheese on your chin?

In my house, Saturdays get pretty chaotic with kids’ soccer games, weekend chores, and that “to-do” list that we always promise to tackle. But these sliders turn all the chaos into something delightful. My husband, bless his heart, will actually put down his phone and join the madness in the kitchen when he knows we’re making these. Family-verified – it’s now legendary that even the in-laws ask for it when they visit. It’s the kind of meal that makes you want to stay at the table just a bit longer.

Why You’ll Love This Chicken Parmesan Sliders

1. No need for utensils — you want that sauce on your fingers!
2. Perfect excuse to get the whole family cooking (or attempting to).
3. The cheese pull alone is Instagram-worthy.
4. Criminally easy to make. Even after a long day.
5. Sneaky way to make everyone believe you’re a seasoned chef with minimal effort.

How to Make It

Alright, so let’s dive into making these glorious sliders. First, you grab some chicken breast — if it’s looking a little lackluster, don’t worry, we’ll jazz it up soon enough. Get your skillet hot, add a dash of oil, and hear that beautiful sizzle as you brown the chicken. It’s okay if you get a little splatter on the stove.

Next, you drench those beauties in marinara sauce, like you’re painting Jackson Pollock-style. Cover ’em in mozzarella and some Parmesan ’cause we ain’t counting calories today. Let it all melt into a gooey puddle of love.

While that’s happening, butter those buns. Don’t skimp — buttery fingers are mandatory for good sliders. Once the chicken’s ready, plop it into the buns, sprinkle some more cheese, and let everything in that oven marry itself into deliciousness for a few before serving hot.

Ingredient Notes

– Chicken: Honestly, if you’ve got leftover rotisserie chicken, use it! Saves so much time.
– Marinara Sauce: Your fave jarred stuff works, just don’t accidentally get the spicy kind if you’re heat-adverse!
– Mozzarella: Please, don’t skimp. Grab a block and shred it. Pre-shredded doesn’t melt as nicely — tried it once, still haunts me.

Recipe Steps:

1. Preheat oven and dice your chicken.
2. Heat oil in a skillet and cook chicken until browned.
3. Pour marinara sauce over chicken, sprinkle with mozzarella and parmesan.
4. Butter those buns and toast slightly (ideally not while distracted!).
5. Assemble your sliders with cheesy chicken and extra cheese on top.
6. Bake until the cheese is like a melty lava blanket.

What to Serve It With

Tips & Mistakes

Storage Tips

If you’re magically left with leftovers (ha!), stick them in an airtight container and toss them in the fridge. Cold sliders are surprisingly satisfying — breakfast, anyone? If reheating, just zap in a microwave and drown them in some extra sauce if it dries out. It happens to the best of us.

Variations and Substitutions

If your fridge is looking sad, improvisation is key. No Parmesan? Cheddar works in a pinch. Out of marinara? Salsa brings out a fun, unexpected twist. No time to cook chicken? Got you. Rotisserie alongside spicy BBQ sauce can jump in too. Trust me; I’ve gone down all these roads — they’re tasty.

Frequently Asked Questions

Chicken Parmesan Sliders

Deliciously cheesy chicken parmesan sliders baked to perfection with fresh basil and melted mozzarella.

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Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes minutes

Servings: 8

Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients

 

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Main Ingredients

• ▢ 1.5 lb chicken breast
• ▢ 8 slider buns slider buns
• ▢ 1 cup marinara sauce store-bought or homemade
• ▢ 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• ▢ 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ▢ 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves chopped
• ▢ 1 tbsp olive oil
• ▢ 0.5 tsp garlic powder
• ▢ 0.5 tsp salt
• ▢ 0.25 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Preparation Steps

• Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
• Slice chicken breasts into thin cutlets, season with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
• Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook chicken cutlets until golden and cooked through, about 4 minutes per side.
• Slice slider buns in half and layer bottom halves with marinara sauce, cooked chicken, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese.
• Top with fresh basil leaves and place tops of buns on sliders.
• Wrap sliders tightly in foil and bake for 15 minutes until cheese is melted and sliders are heated through.
• Remove from oven, unwrap and serve warm.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes before baking.