Description

These Cheesy Garlic Pesto Chicken Sliders are a delicious and easy-to-make meal perfect for any occasion. Featuring tender shredded chicken, fresh basil pesto, and melted mozzarella cheese all layered on soft slider rolls, they are brushed with a flavorful garlic butter and baked to bubbly, cheesy perfection. A crowd-pleasing appetizer or main dish that combines savory herbs, gooey cheese, and juicy chicken into every bite.

Ingredients

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Slider Rolls & Butter Mixture

12 count package slider rolls
6 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted
4 cloves garlic, finely minced
2 tsp minced fresh parsley

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

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Instructions

Preheat the oven. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan to prevent sticking.
Prepare the slider rolls. Slice the slider rolls horizontally and place the bottom halves evenly into the prepared baking pan, creating the base for the sliders.
Make the garlic butter. In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, finely minced garlic, and freshly minced parsley to create a fragrant garlic butter mixture.
Assemble the sliders. Spread half of the basil pesto evenly over the bottom slider rolls, then layer the shredded cooked chicken followed by a generous sprinkle of shredded mozzarella cheese. Spread the remaining pesto over the cheese and place the top halves of the rolls on the sliders.
Brush and season. Brush the prepared garlic butter mixture over the tops of the slider rolls, then sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste for added flavor.
Bake the sliders. Cover the baking pan with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Then remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 5-10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Notes

You can use homemade or store-bought basil pesto depending on your preference and convenience.
For a spicier kick, add a dash of red pepper flakes to the garlic butter mixture.
Make sure to cover the sliders with foil initially to help the cheese melt evenly without drying out the bread.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; reheat covered to retain moisture.
Feel free to substitute mozzarella with provolone or fontina cheese for a different flavor profile.