Party-ready sliders inspired by casual dining favorites are always a crowd-pleasing option, especially when they’re warm, creamy, and loaded with flavor. These crack chicken sliders bring together rich, cheesy chicken and savory toppings in an easy, shareable form.
The combination of creamy cheese, ranch seasoning, cheddar, and bacon creates a filling that’s bold, comforting, and hard to resist. It’s the kind of flavor that works just as well for game day as it does for casual family dinners.
Crack chicken is known for its addictive blend of cream cheese, ranch, cheddar, and bacon, all coming together into a smooth, savory mixture that pairs perfectly with soft slider rolls.
This recipe is easy to customize. Shredded Colby jack can be used instead of cheddar, plain rolls can replace sweet rolls, and zesty or spicy ranch can add extra heat if desired.
Chicken thighs can also be used in place of chicken breast for those who prefer dark meat. However you build them, these sliders are creamy, cheesy, and guaranteed to disappear fast.
Crack Chicken Sandwiches
Party-ready sliders inspired by casual dining favorites are always a crowd-pleasing option, especially when they’re warm, creamy, and loaded with flavor. These crack chicken sliders bring together rich, cheesy chicken and savory toppings in an easy, shareable form.
Ingredients
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 ounce dry ranch dressing mix
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
- ⅓ cup thinly sliced green onion
- 2½ cups chicken breast, cooked, shredded, boneless and skinless
- 12 ounces cooked crumbled bacon
- 2½ cups mild shredded cheddar cheese, divided 1 cup and 1 ½ cups
- 12 count sweet Hawaiian Rolls, sliced in half
- 6 tablespoons salted sweet cream butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh chives
Instructions
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Notes
- For faster prep, feel free to use leftover chicken or a store-bought rotisserie chicken.
- Don’t go light on the butter—it melts into all the little crevices and adds rich flavor to both the tops and bottoms of the slider buns.
- Oven temperatures can vary, so baking times may need slight adjustment. Keep an eye on the sliders as they near the end of the suggested baking time to avoid overbrowning.
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