These Chicken Parmesan Sliders are easy to make in less than 30 minutes with tender chicken, juicy tomatoes and gooey cheese. Great for feeding a crowd and the perfect snacks and appetizers. Includes gluten-free, low carb, keto and dairy-free options.
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Easy Chicken Parmesan Sliders Recipe
With spring and summer entertaining seasoning heading our way, chicken sliders are always a simple and tasty option for feeding a crowd. These Chicken Parmesan Sliders come together easily with tender shredded chicken, tomatoes and parmesan cheese.
They’re hot, gooey and are just perfect for using up leftover rotisserie chicken. Or you can also cook chicken breasts on the grill or in your slow cooker and shred them — so easy! Plus, you can easily make them gluten-free, low carb, keto or dairy-free with just a few simple substitutes.
My family loves bite-sized sandwiches since they’re super versatile! Great for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or as an after-school snack but would also make a great addition to summer parties, potlucks, and get-togethers.
And if you’re looking for more sandwich recipes, these Ham and Cheese Sliders, BBQ Chicken Sliders or these Buffalo Chicken Sliders are always a big hit on game days and disappear so quickly.are always a big hit on game days and disappear so quickly.
Ingredients you need
Making baked chicken sliders sliders could not be more simple. All you need are just a few ingredients that you most likely already have in your fridge or kitchen pantry. This recipe is super easy to customize with swaps for gluten-free, low carb, keto or dairy-free.
- Soft dinner rolls: Soft King’s Hawaiian rolls are always a hit with my guests that have no dietary issues. To make Keto Chicken Parmesan Sliders, we will use these gluten-free, paleo, grain-free keto rolls from Unbun or these Carb Wise rolls from Slice of Life. Another gluten-free sweet roll option (not low-carb) are these Brioche-Style Sweet Rolls from Canyon Bakehouse.
- Shredded Cooked Chicken: You can use leftover Air Fryer Chicken Breast or rotisserie chicken.
- Parmesan cheese: Place half a slice on each roll for great melty texture. To keep these dairy-free, we use this vegan cheddar from Violife or Chao and the Provolone slices from Violife.
- Garlic powder + Italian seasoning: The secret seasoning combination we add to the butter that will take these sliders to the next level!
- Butter: melted to brush over the rolls. You can sub with ghee or use vegan butter (we like this one from Miyokos) to keep these dairy-free.
How to make Chicken Parmesan Sliders
- Preheat oven to 350 F.
- Make the melted butter topping: In a small bowl, mix together the butter with garlic powder and Italian seasoning.
To Make the Sliders:
- Slice buns: Split your slider buns in half. Then place one half in the bottom of a 11×7″ or 9 x 13 greased baking dish.
- Make the topping: Start by making the bruschetta topping by combining diced tomatoes with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning and balsamic vinegar.
- Build the layers: Top with parmesan cheese, shredded chicken, the bruschetta topping and a layer of fresh mozzarella slices. Place the top buns in on top and brush on some melted garlic butter over everything and sprinkle it with a little Italian seasoning. That butter seeps into the bread as it cooks and turns it into an amazing garlic bread for these chicken bruschetta sliders.
- Bake: Cover with a sheet of aluminum foil and bake in preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes or until cheese is gooey and melted.
- Cut into serving sizes: Slice into individual sliders and serve immediately with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan, if desired. Sliders are best warm and fresh.
What rolls to use
You can use also use any other soft dinner rolls or mini burger rolls you have.
- Soft King’s Hawaiian rolls are always a hit
- Use these keto rolls from Unbun or these Carb Wise rolls from Slice of Life for low carb or keto guests
Serving suggestions
These baked sliders would be delicious on their own as appetizers or snacks or make it a complete meal with:
- a delicious Caesar Salad
- crispy Air Fryer Fries
- a hot steaming bowl of Vegan Chili OR Broccoli Soup
Storage and Make ahead Instructions
What’s great about making these sliders is that you can make them ahead of time. Freezer friendly so you can freeze any leftovers for another meal.
Make ahead: After assembling the mini sandwiches in a large casserole pan, wrap the pan tightly in plastic wrap or place in and keep in the refrigerator until the next morning or freezer (for up to 2 months) until ready to bake.
Storage: To store leftovers, transfer to an airtight container and store in the freezer for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
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These Chicken Parmesan Sliders are the perfect easy appetizers for feeding a crowd. Best of all, they come together in less than 30 minutes with tender chicken, juicy tomatoes and gooey cheese.
- 3 tomatoes , diced
- 1/2 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 Tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
- salt and pepper to taste
- 3 cups shredded cooked chicken rotisserie, slow cooked or grilled
- 1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
- 6 slices Parmesan cheese To keep these dairy-free, we use this vegan cheddar from Violife or Chao. Leave out for paleo.
- 8 ounce fresh mozzarella To keep these dairy-free, we use the Provolone slices from Violife. Leave out for paleo.
- 1 12-count package Hawaiian or Soft Dinner Rolls , Soft King's Hawaiian rolls are always a hit with my guests that have no dietary issues. To make keto sliders, we will use these gluten-free, paleo, grain-free keto rolls from Unbun or these Carb Wise rolls from Slice of Life. Another gluten-free sweet roll option (not low-carb) are these Brioche-Style Sweet Rolls from Canyon Bakehouse.
- grated dairy-free Parmesan cheese for topping (optional) - Leave out for paleo.
- 1/3 cup butter, ghee or vegan butter , melted
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Preheat oven to 350 F.
- Make the bruschetta topping: In a medium bowl, stir together the tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
- For the sliders: In a large bowl, toss the shredded chicken with balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
Split your slider buns in half, place one half in the bottom of an 11x7" or 9x13" baking dish.
- Place slices of provolone on the bottom layer, top with shredded chicken followed by the bruschetta topping. Top with basil and slices of mozzarella. Place the other half of the rolls on top.
- Mix together the butter with garlic powder and Italian seasoning and brush over tops of rolls. Cover with tinfoil and bake in preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes or until cheese is melted.
- Slice into individual sliders and serve immediately with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan, if desired. Sliders are best warm and fresh.
Albert -
These sliders are such a great idea, I just love the combination of fresh tomatoes, balsamic vinegar and fresh mozzarella, stunning recipe
Karly -
These sliders look delicious! Great appetizer idea!
Katherine -
This combination of flavors is so perfect! Yum!
Emma -
What a great idea for a party or barbecue.
marcie -
I love how easy these are Kelly and my kids would especially be crazy about them! I can totally see making these when their friends are over or for entertaining!