Description
These Cheesy Garlic Pesto Chicken Sliders are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or meal. Perfect for gatherings or a quick family dinner, these sliders are packed with flavor and gooey cheese.
Ingredients
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Slider Rolls:
- 12 count package slider rolls
Garlic Butter Mixture:
- 6 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 2 tsp minced fresh parsley
Pesto Chicken Filling:
- 2/3 cup basil pesto, homemade or store-bought (divided)
- 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Prepare Slider Rolls: Slice the slider rolls horizontally and place the bottom half in the prepared pan.
- Make Garlic Butter Mixture: Combine melted butter, minced garlic, and parsley in a bowl.
- Layer Ingredients: Spread half of the pesto on the bottom rolls, layer chicken and cheese, then add remaining pesto and top rolls.
- Brush and Season: Brush the garlic butter over the rolls, sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 10 minutes, then uncover and bake for another 5-10 minutes until cheese is melted.
Notes
- You can customize these sliders with additional toppings like sliced tomatoes or arugula.
- For a crispier top, broil the sliders for a few minutes after baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
