Description

Chicken Parm Sliders are a delicious and easy-to-make comfort food perfect for gatherings or family dinners. Tender slow-cooked shredded chicken infused with garlic and Italian seasoning is combined with melted mozzarella and marinara sauce, all nestled inside toasted slider buns coated with a flavorful garlic parmesan butter. These sliders offer a perfect balance of savory flavors and gooey cheese, making them an irresistible handheld meal.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Sauce

3 large boneless chicken breasts (can use frozen)
1 (24-oz) jar spaghetti sauce
1 Tbsp minced garlic
1½ tsp Italian seasoning
3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Slider Buns and Topping

24 slider buns
½ cup butter
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp Italian seasoning
⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese

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Instructions

Slow Cook the Chicken: Place boneless skinless chicken breasts in the bottom of a slow cooker. Sprinkle minced garlic and 1½ teaspoons Italian seasoning evenly over the chicken. Pour the entire jar of marinara sauce on top. Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours until the chicken is tender and easily shreddable. Once cooked, shred the chicken with two forks.
Broil the Slider Buns: Preheat your oven broiler. Slice the slider buns in half horizontally. Arrange the buns cut side up on a baking sheet. Place under the broiler just until the buns are golden brown and toasted, watching carefully to prevent burning.
Prepare the Oven for Baking: Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC) to bake the assembled sliders.
Assemble the Sliders: Place the bottom halves of the toasted buns in a baking dish or on a rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle a layer of shredded mozzarella cheese on each bottom bun, then add a generous portion of shredded chicken topped with more mozzarella cheese. Top each slider with the corresponding bun tops.
Make the Garlic Parmesan Butter: In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Stir in garlic powder and Italian seasoning until combined. Remove from heat, then mix in the grated parmesan cheese.
Brush and Bake Sliders: Brush the melted butter mixture liberally over the top buns of the assembled sliders. Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-15 minutes, or until the buns are toasty and the cheese is melted.
Serve with Extra Marinara: Remove sliders from the oven and spoon extra marinara sauce over the sandwiches for added flavor. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

If you prefer a thicker sauce, drain excess liquid from the slow cooker before shredding the chicken.
You can prepare this recipe a day ahead by slow cooking the chicken in advance and assembling just before serving.
Use gluten-free slider buns to make this recipe gluten-free.
For a spicy kick, add red pepper flakes to the marinara sauce or butter mixture.