Chicken Parmesan Sliders
Servings 12 servings
Ingredients
- 1 26 oz package crispy chicken tenders or chicken breast cutlets i.e. Perdue or Tyson
- 12 slider rolls
- 4 Tbsp salted butter melted
- 3 medium garlic cloves or 1 tsp granulated garlic minced
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp dry Italian seasoning or oregano
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 12 slices mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup marinara sauce (thick) plus additional for serving
- 2 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese divided
- 1-2 Tbsp chopped fresh Italian parsley for garnishing (optional)
Instructions
- Cook chicken on a sheet pan according to package directions. Cool.
- To assemble sliders: Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 12 x 8 inch baking dish with cooking spray. Cut sliders in half, placing bottom in dish. (Alternately, bake on a parchment lined sheet pan)
- In a small bowl, mix together butter, garlic, onion powder, Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes.
- Brush bottom rolls all over with garlic butter. Top with 6 slices cheese. Spread 1/2 cup marinara sauce over cheese, then arrange chicken pieces on top. Drizzle with 1/2 cup marinara sauce. Sprinkle with 1 Tbsp Parmesan cheese. Cover with remaining 6 cheese slices.
- Place top buns over cheese. Brush rolls all over with remaining garlic butter. Sprinkle top with reserved Parmesan.
- Lay foil loosely on top. Bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and continue to bake another 3-5 minutes or until lightly golden and cheese has melted.
- Use a sharp knife to separate cutting along perforations.
- Serve with additional warm marinara sauce on the side.
Notes
Please note: Nutrition values can vary depending on the brand of chicken tenders and type of slider rolls used.
For a lighter version: Use light butter and 3 cups of shredded or chopped rotisserie chicken in place of breaded chicken cutlets.