Description
Indulge in the delectable taste of Cheesy Garlic Pesto Chicken Sliders, the perfect crowd-pleasing appetizer for any occasion. With layers of gooey mozzarella, zesty garlic, and aromatic basil pesto enveloping tender shredded chicken, these sliders are sure to be a hit at your next game day gathering or family dinner. Easy to prepare ahead of time, you can pop them in the oven just before serving for an irresistibly warm and cheesy treat that will have everyone coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 slider rolls
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons fresh parsley, minced
- ⅔ cup basil pesto
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie works great)
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Slice slider rolls horizontally, keeping tops and bottoms intact.
- Place bottom halves in the baking pan.
- Mix melted butter, minced garlic, and parsley in a bowl; set aside.
- Spread half of the pesto on the roll bottoms, add shredded chicken, and top with mozzarella cheese.
- Spread remaining pesto on the cut side of the top rolls; place on top of cheese layer.
- Brush garlic butter generously over tops; season with salt and pepper if desired.
- Cover with foil and bake for 10 minutes; uncover and bake another 5–10 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool slightly before slicing into individual sliders.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider (85g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 45mg