Chicken Parmesan Sliders
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Chicken Parmesan Sliders
Description
The recipe uses cooked breaded chicken tenders arranged on the bottom halves of slider buns placed in a casserole dish. They are topped with pasta sauce for moisture and tang, followed by a mix of shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses to provide melted, savory richness. The top buns are placed over the filling to contain the ingredients.
Melted butter combined with garlic powder and Italian seasoning is brushed on the slider tops, infusing them with buttery, herbaceous notes that enhance the simple bun. Covered baking heats the sliders through and melts the cheese, while the final uncovered bake helps brown the tops for a more appetizing appearance.
These sliders are convenient for parties, casual meals, or game day snacks. Their handheld size and familiar Italian flavors make them a popular, easy-to-serve option.
Ingredients
- 16 slider buns
- 1 lb breaded chicken tenders cooked (weight is approx.)
- 2 c pasta sauce
- 2 c mozzarella cheese shredded
- ½ c Parmesan Cheese shredded
- 3 Tbsp butter melted
- 1 tsp garlic powder more to taste
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Cook chicken tenders according to package instructions.
- Cook Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Place the bottom half of the slider buns in a greased casserole dish.
- Place chicken tenders on the bottom buns and then spoon the sauce over the chicken.
- Combine the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese and sprinkle it over the sauce.
- Place the top buns on the sliders.
- Mix the melted butter and garlic powder until it is thoroughly combined. (feel free to add more garlic powder if you like garlic as much as I do!)
- Pour or brush the melted butter over the buns and then sprinkle with Italian seasoning.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 10 minutes, then remove the foil and continue baking for another 10 minutes.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 771 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 771kcal | 39% |
| Carbohydrates | 88g | 29% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 2522mg | 105% |
| Potassium | 1188mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 25g | 50% |
| Vitamin A | 2215IU | 44% |
| Vitamin C | 23.8mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 583mg | 58% |
| Iron | 7.5mg | 42% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.