Description
Get ready to fall in love with your new go-to easy dinner idea. These Quick BBQ Chicken Sliders are loaded with tender shredded chicken tossed in smoky barbecue sauce, layered with melty cheese, and baked inside soft, buttery rolls until perfectly golden. They are perfect for quick weeknight dinners, party appetizers, game day spreads, and simple comfort food meals. If you are searching for easy dinner ideas, quick recipes, family dinner inspiration, or crowd-pleasing food ideas, this recipe delivers bold flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
3 cups cooked shredded chicken
1 cup barbecue sauce
12 slider buns
2 cups shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
3 tablespoons melted butter
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, mix shredded chicken with barbecue sauce until evenly coated.
3. Slice the slider buns in half horizontally without separating them. Place the bottom half in the baking dish.
4. Spread the BBQ chicken mixture evenly over the bottom buns.
5. Add sliced red onions and sprinkle shredded cheese evenly on top.
6. Place the top buns over the filling and gently press down.
7. Mix melted butter with garlic powder and brush over the tops of the buns.
8. Cover loosely with foil and bake for 15 minutes.
9. Remove foil and bake an additional 5 to 7 minutes until golden brown and cheese is melted.
10. Garnish with chopped parsley, slice, and serve warm.
Notes
Do not oversaturate the chicken with barbecue sauce, as too much moisture can cause soggy buns.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: quick dinner, easy sliders, BBQ chicken, party food, game day recipe, easy recipe, comfort food