Description
These easy Chicken Parmesan sliders bring all the flavors of the classic Italian dish into a fun, bite-sized sandwich. Made with crispy chicken tenders, rich marinara sauce, gooey cheese, and soft Hawaiian rolls, they’re perfect for game nights, parties, or quick dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Sliders
- 12 Hawaiian rolls
- 1 lb cooked chicken tenders
- ½ cup marinara sauce
- 8 slices provolone cheese
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
Butter Topping
- ¼ cup (57g) butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 3 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Prepare the rolls: Slice the Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally, keeping them connected. Place the bottom half in the baking dish while setting the top half aside.
- Layer the cheese and chicken: Lay six slices of provolone cheese evenly over the bottom rolls. Arrange the cooked chicken tenders on top, cutting them if necessary to fit.
- Add marinara and mozzarella: Spoon the marinara sauce over the chicken, spreading it evenly to cover. Layer the fresh mozzarella slices on top, followed by the chopped basil.
- Top and brush with butter mixture: Place the top half of the rolls over the layers. In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, minced garlic, sea salt, chopped parsley, and grated Parmesan. Brush this mixture generously over the rolls.
- Bake covered and then uncovered: Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes until the cheese is fully melted. Remove the foil and bake for another 5-7 minutes until the tops are golden brown and slightly crispy.
- Serve and enjoy: Let the sliders cool slightly before slicing and serving. Enjoy with extra marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, toast the bottom half of the rolls in the oven for 5 minutes before assembling.
- To make it spicier, add crushed red pepper flakes to the marinara sauce or sprinkle them over the sliders before baking.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven for best results.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 40mg