Cheesy Chicken Pesto Sliders
When it comes to a simple and delicious meal, these easy Chicken Pesto Sliders are the best! Loaded with easy ingredients that are also loaded with maximum flavor. You’re about to find out the sliders are your new favorite dish!
If you’re craving a slider recipe, this is a great one to make. The flavors of the chicken and the cheese are out of this world amazing!
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What Is A Slider?
A slider is basically just a mini sandwich that is loaded down with ingredients. You’ll find burgers, ham and cheese, and many other types of meat and various additions that can make up a slider.
They’re an easy grab-and-enjoy treat. You’re going to see why making pesto chicken sliders are an easy go-to dish.
Ingredients For Chicken Pull Apart Sliders
- Slider Rolls: Soft, bite-sized rolls that hold all the ingredients together, perfect for making mini sandwiches.
- Pesto: Adds a fresh, herby flavor that pairs beautifully with the chicken and mozzarella.
- Boiled Chicken: Provides a tender, protein-rich filling that absorbs the flavors of the pesto.
- Mozzarella: Melts over the chicken, adding a creamy, gooey texture that ties everything together.
- Butter: Used to brush the tops of the rolls, giving them a golden, flavorful finish.
- Garlic Salt: Enhances the flavor of the buttered rolls with a hint of savory garlic.
- Dried Parsley: Adds a touch of color and a mild herbal note to the buttery topping.
How To Make Chicken Pesto Sliders
Prepare all ingredients.
Cut the buns in half. Brush the bottom with the sauce.
Add the chicken.
Add cheese to your pesto sliders.
Cover with the top half.
Mix the oil with spices and grease the top of the buns.
Bake in the oven at 180 degrees for 15 minutes.
Serve your pesto sliders at home or for your next party!
How to Make Perfect Chicken Pesto Sliders
- Use Fresh Pesto: For the best flavor, use fresh pesto or make your own. It adds a vibrant, herby taste that really elevates the sliders.
- Toast the Rolls: Lightly toast the slider rolls before assembling to prevent them from getting soggy and to add a bit of crunch.
- Melt the Butter with Garlic Salt and Parsley: Melt the butter and mix it with garlic salt and dried parsley before brushing it on the rolls. This ensures even flavor distribution and a delicious, golden finish.
How To Store Leftover Chicken Sliders?
If you have sliders left over, you just need to add them to an airtight container and keep them in the fridge. When you’re ready to reheat and eat, just pop them in the microwave for a short time and enjoy!
What To Serve With Chicken Sliders
- There are so many foods that would be great side dishes for chicken sliders recipes. You can easily serve with fries, a side salad, steamed veggies, and more!
- Be sure to check out my recipe for Hawaiian Rolls so you can make your own buns for this recipe. This is really a great recipe to pair with all chicken pesto dishes.
Chicken Pesto Sliders
These chicken pesto sliders are so easy and delicious! The perfect party food!
Ingredients
- 9 Slider rolls
- ¼ cup pesto
- 2 cups of boiled chicken
- 1 cup of mozzarella
- 2 tbsp of butter
- 1/2 tsp of garlic salt
- 1/2 tsp dried parsley
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients.
- Cut the buns in half. Brush the bottom with the sauce.
- Add the chicken.
- Then cheese.
- Cover with the top half.
- Mix the oil with spices and grease the top of the buns.
- Bake in the oven at 180 degrees for 15 minutes.
- Serve.
