Fans of chicken parmesan are going to devour these chicken parm sliders. Get ready for your family to fawn over this tasty meal. It’s a winner!
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Sliders are such a fun food and these Chicken Parm Sliders are no exception. Everything you love about traditional chicken parm piled on a sweet and easy-to-pick-up slider bun makes these the perfect party food or a super fun dinner recipe.
It doesn’t matter if you are serving a crowd or just have a hungry family–everyone will love this recipe. You may even want to make a double batch because these parmesan chicken sliders are going to disappear fast!
These sliders are so easy to make because we’re using already breaded chicken tenders. It’s so simple; you’ll want to add this recipe to your regular rotation. They are also perfect for using up leftover chicken and leftover marinara, so they are budget-friendly as well.
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Why Make This Recipe
- Super Simple – Just assemble and bake.
- Kid-Friendly – Kids love Italian recipes, so this is sure to be a family favorite.
- Perfect for A Crowd – When served with other appetizers, these are perfect for a party. Make a double batch so everyone can come back for seconds.
Ingredient Notes
- Hawaiian Slider Buns – They have a touch of sweetness. You can use plain slider buns if you prefer.
- Breaded Chicken Tenders – Skip the breading process and buy already breaded tenders or breaded chicken breast.
- Marinara Sauce – We prefer a deep red sauce but use your favorite brand.
- Mozzarella – Buy pre-shredded cheese or shred it yourself.
- Parmesan – Look for the freshly grated or shredded parmesan rather than the powdery canned stuff.
- Butter – Adds salty goodness to the top of these sliders.
- Italian Seasoning – This seasoning blend usually contains basil, marjoram, oregano, rosemary, and thyme.
How To Make Chicken Parm Sliders
Get full ingredients list and instructions from the recipe card below.
- Cook chicken according to the package directions.
- Slice Hawaiian slider buns in half horizontally and lay the bottoms in a baking dish–toast for three minutes in the oven.
- Place the cooked chicken onto the toasted sliders and top with sauce, cheese, and the top bun.
- Brush each bun with butter and sprinkle with Italian seasoning.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes until everything is hot and the cheese is melted.
Note: Cooking times do not include the time needed to cook the chicken.
Tips For Success
- Pre-toast the bottom buns to prevent them from getting soggy.
- Use pizza sauce instead of marinara if you prefer a thicker sauce.
- Serve these hot, right out of the oven.
Variations
- Use Grilled Chicken – If you love the flavors but want something a little lighter, use grilled chicken instead of breaded.
- Make It Spicy – Use a spicy marinara or add some crushed red pepper for a bit of heat. You can also top each slider with a few sliced pepperoncini before adding the top bun.
Budget-Friendly Tips
- Use Leftover Chicken – Got leftover breaded chicken tenders or breasts from earlier in the week? This recipe is perfect for using them up.
- Freeze Leftover Sauce – This recipe only requires 1-1 ½ cups of sauce, so pour the remaining sauce into freezer bags and freeze for later use. Don’t forget to date and label the bags.
- Shred Your Own Cheese – Block cheese is often less-expensive than pre-shredded cheese, and it’s easy to shred at home.
- Make an Italian Seasoning Blend – Use a mix of basil, marjoram, oregano, rosemary, and thyme. This allows you to use spices you already have on hand.
Make Ahead And Storage
- Prep Ahead – These sandwiches taste best when they are served directly after cooking. To save a little time, you can pre-cook the chicken up to 24 hours in advance and reheat it a bit before assembling the sandwiches.
- Store – You can store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Freeze – Freezing this recipe is not recommended.
FAQs
Yes. The time in the oven will toast the buns, heat the sauce and melt the cheese but will not cook the chicken. Cook the chicken according to the package directions before assembling these sandwiches.
Serving Suggestions
- Foil Pack Grilled Red Potatoes.
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Weight Watchers Points
There are XX Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.
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Chicken Parmesan Sliders
Ingredients
- 16 Hawaiian Slider Buns slide in half horizontally
- 1 ½ lb (680g) Breaded Chicken Tenders
- 1 ½ cup (354ml) marinara sauce a deep red one
- 2 cup (226g) Mozzarella Cheese shredded
- ½ cup (56g) grated Parmesan Cheese divided, leave 1 tsp for sprinkling
- 3 tablespoon butter melted
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Cook chicken tenders according to package instructions.
- Preheat the oven to 350F / 180C / gas 4.
- Place the bottom half of the slider buns in a greased/lined casserole dish.
- Toast buns for 3 minutes in the hot oven and then remove.
- Place chicken tenders on the bottom buns, top with tomato sauce and the cheese mix, and then cover with the top bun.
- Brush the top of the buns with melted butter and sprinkle on some Italian seasoning and parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes until the cheese has melted and buns are toasted.
Notes
- Cooking time does not include the time needed to cook the chicken.
- Pre-toast the bottom buns to prevent them from getting soggy.
- Use pizza sauce instead of marinara if you prefer a thicker sauce.
- Serve these hot, right out of the oven.
- There are XX Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.
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