This recipe for gooey Chicken Parmesan Sliders is one that you can serve for snacking, game day and casual meals. The buttery seasoned coating and sprinkle of Parmesan cheese makes the perfect topping. Assemble them and bake then all that’s left to do is cut them apart and enjoy.

Ingredients to Make Easy Chicken Parmesan Sliders Recipe

Chicken Parmesan is one of my favorite Italian dishes to make and serve. It’s a classic and I’ve yet to come across anyone who doesn’t love fried chicken drizzled with marinara and topped with gooey cheese. This recipe begins with cooked bread chicken tenderloins. Slice a 12 count package of slider rolls in half, layer with cheese and a drizzle of marinara sauce then repeat ending with melty cheese to hold it all together. Brush the tops of the sliders with butter and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley. Ingredients to make Chicken Parmesan Sliders: ( Scroll down for full printable recipe card.)

Breaded Chicken Tenders: One 26-ounce package of crispy chicken tenders or chicken breast cutlets i.e. Perdue or Tyson. Use your favorite brand.
Slider Rolls: 12 slider rolls. I used Sara Lee Artesano rolls.
Butter: Melted 1/2 cup butter to brush the rolls.
Garlic: Use fresh minced garlic cloves or one teaspoon garlic powder or granulated garlic.
Seasonings: Onion powder, dried Italian seasoning or oregano and crushed red pepper flakes for spice.
Cheese: 12 slices of gooey mozzarella cheese forms the glue to hold the sliders together.
Sauce: One cup thick marinara sauce to drizzle over the chicken tenders. I used Bertoli.
Parmesan Cheese: Finely grated fresh Parmesan cheese for the chicken and the tops of the rolls.
Italian Parsley: Chopped flat leaf parsley for flavor and color.

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How to Make the Best Chicken Parmesan Sliders Recipe

Bake Chicken – Cook chicken on a sheet pan according to package directions. Cool.
Prepare Baking Dish and Heat Oven – Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 12×8-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
Slider Rolls – Cut sliders in half, placing the bottom into dish.
Make Seasoned Butter – Mix together melted butter, garlic, onion powder, Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes.
Assemble the Sliders – Brush bottom rolls with butter mixture. Top with 6 slices cheese. Spread marinara sauce over cheese, then arrange chicken pieces on top. Repeat ending with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and remaining 6 cheese slices.
Slider Buns – Place top buns over cheese. Brush the tops of the rolls all over with remaining melted butter mixture. Sprinkle tops of the rolls with reserved Parmesan.
Oven – Lay a piece of aluminum foil loosely on top. Bake per the cook time in the recipe until lightly golden brown and the cheese is melty.
Slice Apart – Use a sharp knife to separate chicken parm sliders cutting along perforations.
Serve – Serve with additional warm marinara sauce on the side.

Tips for Making Sliders

Kitchen Tools You’ll Need: A sheet pan or 13×9-inch baking dish, sharp knife and cutting board, measuring cups and teaspoon, tablespoons, a small bowl, a cheese grater and pastry brush.
Use a Quality Brand of Chicken Tenders: You can use your favorite brand of breaded chicken tenders for this recipe. You could also adapt using chicken breast cutlets if that’s your preference or what you have on hand. If you’d like to make them homemade, checkout my recipe for Breaded Chicken Tenders.
Use a Sharp Knife to Separate: The best way to cut these sliders apart is along the roll perforations using a sharp knife. These aren’t pull apart rolls and you’ll need to use a sharp knife to cut them apart for serving.
Serve Extra Sauce on the Side: Have warm marinara on the side for those who might like their chicken parmesan sandwiches extra saucy.
Make-Ahead Tip: You can fully assemble these sliders one day in advance and chill in the refrigerator until baking. When doing so, wait to brush the tops with melted butter and Parmesan cheese until just before baking. You may also need to allow them 10-15 minutes on the counter to warm to room temperature and add a few minutes to the bake time.
What Side Dishes Do You Serve with Chicken Parmesan Sliders? You can serve these chicken parm sliders with a fresh green salad, pasta salad, french fries, potato salad, pasta or potato chips.

Recipe Variations

Which Rolls are Best for Sliders? For this recipe you can use the brand that you enjoy most. Because these are a hearty slider, I tend to go bigger than Sweet Hawaiian Rolls as they are quite small. If you enjoy them and the size is right, you can certainly use them in this application. Otherwise, choose a slider roll that’s on the larger side of the spectrum or a brioche slider bun readily found in most grocery store bakeries.
Chicken Sliders Cheese Substitutions: You can use sliced provolone cheese in place of mozzarella cheese or a package of shredded Italian blend of cheeses.
Fresh Herbs: You may also like to add fresh herbs such as oregano, fresh basil or rosemary.
Chicken: You can use chicken nuggets or breaded chicken patties in place of chicken tenders.
Can I Use Fresh Mozzarella Cheese? I don’t recommend using fresh mozzarella cheese for these chicken Parmesan sliders, as it contains too much moisture.

Storage and Leftovers

Leftovers: Store Chicken Parmesan Sliders in an airtight container chilled in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating: Reheat gently in the microwave in individual servings, in a preheated 350°F oven or an air fryer.
Freezer: You can cool and freeze leftovers wrapped in plastic wrap and aluminum foil for up to 2 months. Thaw sliders in the fridge and reheat just before serving in a preheated 350°F oven covered with foil or in an air fryer.

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