Whether you have leftover chicken, rotisserie chicken or bake it today…this recipe is the perfect family dinner. Easy Shredded Chicken Parmesan Sliders take only minutes to put together. The best part however, is how crispy the rolls get and how the cheese melts into the other ingredients. It is the perfect take on classic Chicken Parmesan. Serve with a side salad and dinner is ready in no time.
Do you love Chicken Parmesan? Try this Chicken Parm Ravioli Bake!
Chicken Parmesan Sliders
Can we agree that making Chicken Parmesan from scratch is delicious but also super time consuming?! While there is a time and place for recipes like that it doesn’t mean we can’t have them every single night of the week. We just need to change our approach.
Chicken Parmesan Sliders have all of the amazing flavors that you expect from a recipe that takes hours to cook. The difference! They are ready in under 40 minutes from start to finish.
With a layer of marinara {or pizza sauce}, chicken, cheese and basil. These crispy sliders are on a dinner roll that has a butter mixture on the outside that dreams are made of. Make these Chicken Parm Sliders tonight!
Chicken Parmesan Slider Ingredients
- Dinner Rolls-Buy a package of 12 at the store. They become the “breading” in the recipe.
- Shredded Chicken-Use leftover chicken, buy a Rotisserie chicken or bake and shred your own.
- Pizza Sauce-You can also use marinara but pizza sauce is thicker and holds up great on this slider.
- Cheese-Shredded cheese works good because it will melt into the pockets of the chicken. I love a combination of mozzarella and provolone.
- Basil-I prefer fresh basil but a pinch of dried basil can always be substituted.
- Butter-To get the top of the rolls nice and toasted butter works perfectly.
- Garlic Powder, Onion Powder & Parsley-You can find all of these spices in bread crumbs that would typically go on chicken parm, so this brings it into the dish.
- Parmesan-What is Chicken Parmesan without the Parm?
How to Make Easy Chicken Parm Sliders
- Cut the rolls in half using a serrated knife and place the bottom half of the rolls into a foil lined 9×13 baking pan.
- Top the rolls with shredded chicken, making sure that each roll is covered.
- Evenly distribute pizza sauce to the top of the shredded chicken.
- Sprinkle the cheese over the chicken and pizza sauce.
5. Add the basil to the top of the cheese and place the top half of the rolls over the fillings.
6. Combine the topping ingredients and brush over the top of the rolls. Cover with foil.
7. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until everything is heated through and the cheese is melted. Remove foil from the top of the rolls and continue to bake for an additional 3-5 minutes.
8. Pull apart and serve warm.
Quick Expert Tips:
- Buy shredded pre cooked chicken from the grocery store to save time. You can purchase it in the meat section of the supermarket.
- Don’t use sweet Hawaiian rolls or you won’t get the classic flavor you are hoping for. Instead look for a butter roll or even an Italian style roll.
- Toast the bottom half of the rolls before adding the toppings to help prevent them from getting soggy.
- Use a 1/2 teaspoon of Italian seasoning in place of the basil.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What can be served with Chicken Parmesan?
I love serving a fresh salad with Chicken Parmesan. A delicious Cesar Salad is always good but depending on the time of year a Cozy Winter Salad might be nice or maybe a Broccoli Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing would pair great!
Do I Cook the Chicken Before Adding it to the Sliders?
It is important that the chicken is cooked before adding it to the Chicken Parm Sliders. That is why this recipe is so quick and why it is such a wonderful recipe for using leftover or Rotisserie chicken.
If the chicken wasn’t cooked before adding it then the sliders would take much longer to bake. The slider buns would also get too crispy before the chicken was finished cooking through.
Can I make Shredded Chicken Parmesan Sliders Ahead of Time?
I don’t recommend making these sliders ahead of time. They are best served warm and directly from the oven. The problem with making them ahead of time is that the bottom half of the rolls can tend to get soggy if they sit for too long.
If you absolutely needed to make them ahead then I would suggest toasting the bottom half of the rolls for about 5 minutes before adding the toppings.
How do you keep Chicken Parm from getting soggy?
The best thing to do to keep the Chicken Parm Sliders from getting soggy is to toast the bottom slider buns before adding any toppings.
It is also important that you serve them as soon as they come out of the oven. Not only do the warm Sliders taste so delicious but the cheese is nice and melty and it will keep the sauce from making the bread soggy.
Can you freeze Chicken Parm Sliders?
I wouldn’t suggest freezing Chicken Parm Sliders. This recipe is so quick and easy that you shouldn’t have to. If you freeze them you will run the risk of them getting soggy when they defrost.
It might also affect the fresh basil once it is frozen and then defrosted. So make them fresh and enjoy them warm for best results!
Do you love easy dinner ideas? Try these recipes…
- 5 Ingredient Baked Chicken Taquitos
- Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta Skillet
- Ground Beef Enchilada Skillet
- Meatball Sub Casserole
- Crunchy Wraps
Easy Shredded Chicken Parmesan Sliders
Ingredients
Sandwich
- 1 pkg dinner rolls {dozen}
- 12 oz chicken {shredded}
- ¾-1 cup pizza sauce {or marinara}
- 8 oz mozzarella cheese {shredded}
- 3 leaves basil {chopped}
Butter Topping
- 2 tbsp butter {melted}
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ⅛ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp parsley flakes
- 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese {grated}
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°. Line a 9x13 baking pan with foil {leaving enough hanging over the edges to cover the rolls for baking}.
- Cut dinner rolls in half using a serrated knife. Place the bottom half of the rolls into the foil lined pan. Top the rolls with the shredded chicken {being sure that each roll is covered with chicken}. Add pizza sauce evenly over the top of the shredded chicken. Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top of the chicken and pizza sauce to cover. Finally, distribute the chopped basil over the top of the cheese and place the top half of the rolls onto the toppings.
- Combine the butter topping ingredients and brush {or spoon} over the top of the rolls. Using the foil overhang, cover the rolls with foil and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the filling is warm and the cheese is melted. Remove the foil from the top of the rolls and continue to bake for an additional 3-5 minutes.
- Remove from the oven, pull apart {or cut} and serve with your favorite side dish. Refrigerate leftovers and reheat in the oven for best results.
Notes
- Use leftover, rotisserie or store bough pre cooked chicken to save on time.
- Toast the bottom half of the rolls before adding the toppings to help keep them from getting soggy.
- Add 1/2 teaspoon of Italian seasoning in place of fresh basil.
- Use a mixture of mozzarella and provolone cheeses for an extra special taste.
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