Cheesy Garlic Pesto Chicken Sliders

These cheesy, garlicky pesto chicken sliders are gooey, flavorful, and perfect for parties, game days, or an easy family dinner. Just 30 minutes from start to finish, and great for making ahead or freezing.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 12 sliders (serves 6)

Ingredients

• 12 count package slider rolls
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
• 2 teaspoons fresh parsley, minced
• 2/3 cup basil pesto, divided (store-bought or homemade)
• 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works great)
• 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking pan and set aside.

Using a serrated knife, slice the slider rolls in half horizontally, keeping the top and bottom halves intact. Place the bottom half in the prepared baking pan.

In a small bowl, stir together melted butter, minced garlic, and parsley. Set aside.

Spread half of the pesto over the bottom half of the rolls.

Layer on the shredded chicken, followed by the mozzarella cheese.

Spread the remaining pesto on the cut side of the top half of the rolls, then place on top of the cheese layer.

Brush the tops of the rolls with the garlic butter mixture and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Cover loosely with foil and bake for 10 minutes. Uncover and bake another 5–10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and tops are golden.

Notes

• Recipe makes 12 sliders. Double the recipe using a rimmed sheet pan to serve a larger group; bake time remains the same.
• Can be assembled in advance and refrigerated or frozen. Bake straight from the fridge or thawed from frozen until hot throughout.
• Serving size is typically 2 sliders per person.

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