Chicken Parmesan Sliders
These easy Chicken Parmesan Sliders are loaded with crispy chicken, melty mozzarella, and rich marinara sauce, all tucked inside soft slider buns with a buttery garlic topping. Perfect for game day or a quick family meal!
Servings 12 sliders
Calories 167kcal
Ingredients
Sliders
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded from a block
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated (divided)
- 24 oz frozen breaded chicken tenders about 12
- 12 slider buns
Buttery topping
- 3 tablespoons butter melted
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Optional
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Shred the 2 cups mozzarella cheese. Measure out the 1 cup marinara sauce, 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, and 3 tablespoons butter and 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning and 1 tablespoon fresh parsley.
- Prepare 24 oz frozen breaded chicken tenders according to package instructions. Let cool slightly, then cut any large tenders into 2-inch pieces.
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (if you turned it off after baking the tenders), brush a 9x13 baking dish with some of the buttery topping.
- Slice12 slider buns in half horizontally and place the bottom half in the baking dish.
- Sprinkle half the shredded mozzarella (1 cup) over the buns.
- Spoon half of the marinara sauce over the buns.
- Arrange the chicken pieces evenly on top.
- Add ¼ cup parmesan cheese over the top of the chicken.
- Drizzle the remaining marinara over the chicken.
- Sprinkle with the remaining shredded mozzarella.
- Place the top half of the slider buns over everything.
- Brush the remaining butter mixture over the tops of the buns.
- Sprinkle remaining ¼ cup parmesan cheese over the tops.
- Bake uncovered at 350°F for 15 minutes, until the tops are golden, and the cheese is melted
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley, if using, and devour!
Notes
- Shred the mozzarella yourself—it melts so much better!
- Let the sliders rest for a few minutes before serving to keep everything in place.
- Use a serrated knife if needed to cut the sliders after baking.
Nutrition
Calories: 167kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 381mg | Potassium: 308mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 363IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 187mg | Iron: 1mg
