Description
Irresistible chicken bacon ranch sliders bring hearty comfort right to your dinner table. Layers of savory chicken, crispy bacon, and creamy ranch create a mouthwatering combination you won’t want to miss.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 pound (454 grams) cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup (120 grams) cooked bacon, crumbled
Cheese and Dairy:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) ranch dressing
- 1 cup (120 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup (57 grams) butter, melted
Bread and Seasonings:
- 12 slider buns
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
Instructions
- Arrange oven rack in the middle position and heat to 350°F for optimal cooking temperature.
- Position slider bun bottoms evenly in a rectangular baking dish, creating a solid foundation for the sliders.
- Systematically layer shredded chicken across the bun bases, ensuring complete and uniform coverage.
- Distribute crispy bacon pieces over the chicken layer for added texture and smoky flavor.
- Drizzle ranch dressing generously, allowing it to seep between chicken and bacon layers.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese over the ranch dressing to create a melty, creamy topping.
- Carefully place slider bun tops over the cheese layer, creating compact mini sandwiches.
- Melt butter and blend with garlic powder, onion powder, and dried parsley to create a fragrant seasoning mixture.
- Brush the seasoned butter mixture evenly across the top of the slider buns for a golden, aromatic finish.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes to help ingredients meld together.
- Remove foil and continue baking for an additional 5 minutes until buns turn golden brown and cheese melts completely.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 2-3 minutes to allow flavors to settle.
- Serve immediately while warm and cheese is still gooey.
Notes
- Swap chicken for pulled pork or plant-based protein to create delicious variations that cater to different dietary preferences.
- Prep ingredients ahead of time and assemble sliders quickly for a stress-free meal perfect for game day or casual gatherings.
- Use low-fat cheese and turkey bacon for a lighter version without compromising on flavor and texture.
- Customize ranch dressing by mixing homemade or store-bought with fresh herbs like chives or dill to elevate the taste profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 357 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 630 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg