Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders
These Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders are a fantastic blend of tender chicken, crispy bacon, and creamy ranch dressing, all nestled in soft slider buns. Perfect for game day, parties, or a fun family dinner, these sliders are sure to be a hit!
Equipment
- 1 skillet
- 1 baking dish or tray
- 1 cutting board
- 1 measuring cups
- 1 measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 1 pound cooked chicken, shredded
- 8 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 12 count slider buns
- 1 tablespoon olive oil Additional olive oil for brushing is optional.
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- optional sliced green onions For garnish.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, add the olive oil over medium heat. Once heated, incorporate the shredded chicken and stir well.
- Stir in the crumbled bacon and ranch dressing. Mix until well combined and heated through (about 5 minutes). Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Place the slider buns in a baking dish. If they are whole, slice them in half to create the bottom and top halves.
- Spoon the chicken mixture evenly over the bottom halves of the buns. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top of the chicken mixture.
- Place the top halves of the buns on the sliders and brush lightly with additional olive oil if desired for extra crispiness.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the buns are slightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly. Slice the sliders into individual portions and serve warm.
- Garnish with sliced green onions if desired.
Notes
For a spicier version, add some diced jalapeños to the chicken mixture.
Feel free to substitute the ranch dressing with your favorite dip or sauce for a different flavor.
These sliders can be made ahead of time and baked just before serving for convenience.