Looking for a crowd-pleasing dish that’s both easy to prepare and full of flavor? These baked BBQ chicken sliders are the ultimate comfort food, perfect for game days, potlucks, or weeknight dinners. The juicy shredded chicken is smothered in tangy BBQ sauce, layered with melty cheese, and tucked into soft, buttery slider buns. With a quick bake in the oven, the buns turn golden and the flavors meld together, creating an irresistible combination. These sliders are guaranteed to disappear quickly—make plenty because everyone will be asking for seconds!
Ingredients:
- 12 slider buns
- 3 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works great)
- 1 ½ cups BBQ sauce
- 6 slices of cheddar or provolone cheese, halved
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried parsley (optional)
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the Chicken: In a medium bowl, mix the shredded chicken with the BBQ sauce until evenly coated.
- Assemble the Sliders: Slice the slider buns in half horizontally (keeping them attached if possible). Place the bottom halves of the buns in the prepared baking dish. Spread the BBQ chicken mixture evenly over the buns. Layer the cheese slices on top of the chicken, then cover with the top halves of the buns.
- Butter Topping: In a small bowl, mix the melted butter with garlic powder and parsley. Brush the butter mixture generously over the tops of the buns. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
- Bake: Cover the dish with foil and bake for 10 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the buns are golden and the cheese is melted.
- Serve: Let the sliders cool for 5 minutes, then slice and serve warm.
Enjoy these sliders as a standalone treat or pair them with a side of coleslaw or potato chips for a complete meal!
