Chicken Parmesan Sliders
Try these Chicken Parmesan Sliders for a quick and tasty meal that combines crispy chicken, gooey mozzarella, and savory marinara sauce.
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 minced (or 1 tsp granulated garlic)
- 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 thick marinara sauce plus additional for serving
- 2 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese divided
- 1-2 Tbsp chopped fresh Italian parsley optional, for garnishing
Instructions
- Cook the chicken tenders according to the package instructions on a sheet pan. Let them cool.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Spray a 12x8 inch baking dish with cooking spray. Cut the slider rolls in half and place the bottom halves in the dish. Alternatively, you can use a parchment-lined sheet pan.
- In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, minced garlic, onion powder, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper flakes.
- Brush the bottom rolls with the garlic butter mixture. Place 6 slices of mozzarella cheese over the rolls. Spread 1/2 cup of marinara sauce over the cheese, then arrange the cooked chicken pieces on top. Drizzle another 1/2 cup of marinara sauce over the chicken. Sprinkle with 1 Tbsp of grated Parmesan cheese, then cover with the remaining 6 slices of mozzarella cheese.
- Place the top halves of the slider rolls over the cheese. Brush the tops with the remaining garlic butter and sprinkle with the reserved Parmesan cheese.
- Cover the dish loosely with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking for another 3-5 minutes, or until the tops are lightly golden and the cheese has melted.
- Use a sharp knife to cut the sliders along the perforations. Serve with additional warm marinara sauce on the side.