Seasoned chicken, ranch dressing, crispy bacon, and Colby jack cheese come together on Hawaiian rolls toasted with ranch-flavored garlic butter to make these Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders utterly delicious.
These sliders come together by cooking seasoned chicken and bacon and then piling them onto soft and fluffy Hawaiian rolls that have been slathered with ranch dressing and covered with Colby jack cheese. The rolls are then coated in ranch-flavored garlic butter and toasted so they turn out crispy and crunchy with loads of savory goodness inside.
If you love these sliders, you are sure to love these Roast Beef Sliders, Taco Joes, Sloppy Joe Sliders, and these Ham and Cheese Crescent Rolls.
Why You'll Love This Chicken Sliders Recipe
- Burst of flavor: The combination of creamy ranch dressing, and salty bacon all topped with melted cheese is the ultimate flavor combination.
- Fun: Eating a slider is like having mini meals or snacks, which can be satisfying and enjoyable.
- Crowd pleaser: These sliders are guaranteed to disappear fast due to their amazing taste and texture.
- Quick meal: These sliders come together in under an hour, perfect for those busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- Chicken: We used boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut in half lengthwise to make the sliders.
- Seasoning: We used a combination of black pepper, salt, paprika, and Italian seasoning to flavor the chicken.
- Olive oil: Extra virgin olive oil is great to cook the chicken but any type of oil will work.
- Bacon: Freshly cooked bacon, chopped into bite-sized pieces adds a natural saltiness to the slider.
- Hawaiian rolls: These sweet and soft rolls are ideal for sliders but any small hamburger bun or roll will also work. Sweet mini brioche buns would be a tasty alternative to the Hawaiian rolls.
- Ranch dressing: Use store-bought cool ranch dressing to drizzle over the sliders.
- Colby Jack cheese: Colby Jack cheese, sliced, adds the cheesy goodness to these sliders. You can also use cheddar or Monterey Jack instead.
- Green onions: Top the sliders with diced green onions for more flavor and texture.
- For the butter topping: Combine unsalted butter, dry ranch seasoning, dried parsley, and grated parmesan cheese for the topping.
See the recipe card below for exact ingredient amounts, nutritional information, and detailed instructions.
Variations
- Need to save time? For faster prep, pick up deli turkey, chicken slices, or a rotisserie chicken to use instead of preparing the chicken from scratch.
- Try a different dressing. Use Caesar or any other cream-based salad dressing.
- Spicy. If you like things a bit spicy add some sliced jalapenos or green chilies when assembling the silders or add a pinch or two of cayenne pepper to the seasoning mixture for the chicken.
- Experiment with seasonings. Change up the seasoning on the chicken by swapping it for Cajun seasoning, Fajita seasoning, and any other blends you enjoy on chicken.
How to Make Chicken Sliders with Bacon and Ranch
Preheat the oven to 350°F and get your baking dish or baking sheet ready.
Step 1: Prepare the chicken: Douse the chicken with seasonings and cook in a skillet heated with olive oil. Remove from the pan, cover with aluminum foil, and set aside. Chop it up just before assembling the sliders.
Step 2: Cook the bacon: Add the bacon pieces to the pan and cook until crispy. Drain, and set aside.
Step 3: Prepare the rolls: Slice the Hawaiian rolls in half lengthwise and place the bottom half on the prepared baking sheet.
Step 4: Assemble the sliders: Coat both halves of the Hawaiian rolls with ranch dressing. Then to the bottom half, add the cheese slices, chopped chicken, bacon, green onions, and more cheese, and then top with the other half.
Step 5: Prepare the butter topping: In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients and then brush over the top of the rolls.
Step 6: Bake the sliders: Cover the sliders with aluminum foil and bake for 10 minutes covered and 10 minutes uncovered or until they are golden brown and the cheese is melted.
Hint: Cook the Bacon Well
Make sure it is nice and crispy to add a crunch to these bacon chicken ranch sliders.
Serving Suggestions
This chicken sliders recipe goes well with loads of other recipes. Here are some great examples:
- Pair the sliders with this smoked queso dip, rotel dip, and these sausage cream cheese crescent rolls as appetizers for your next game day or family get-together.
- Make these chicken sliders on Hawaiian rolls for a weeknight meal with this cucumber tomato salad, spaghetti salad, or this strawberry spinach salad to start your meal and serve easy oven-roasted potatoes on the side.
- Prepare these chicken ranch sliders and serve with these loaded fries for the ultimate afternoon snack or hearty lunch.
Expert Tips
- Keep a stash of cooked chicken: If you have leftover chicken from another meal, freeze it so you can easily pull it out and prepare these sliders.
- To store: It is best to store uneaten leftovers separately so the buns don't get soggy. The cooked chicken and bacon will keep in the fridge for 3-4 days. If you do have assembled sliders left over, place them in an airtight container and store them in the fridge for 2-3 days. To reheat, place under the broiler or in a toaster oven to crisp up again.
- Spread an even layer of ranch dressing: An even layer, spread across the whole roll will ensure you get a creamy taste in each bite.
Recipe FAQs
For the best flavor and texture, it is best to assemble the sliders just before you want to serve them. You can, however, prepare the chicken and get all the toppings ready beforehand.
If you can find gluten-free Hawaiian buns then yes you can make these chicken sliders gluten free. However, if you can't find Hawaiian buns that are gluten-free you can substitute with any type of gluten-free bun.
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Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders
Equipment
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut in half lengthwise
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Sliders
- ½ pound bacon chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 12 count Hawaiian rolls
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- 8 slices Colby Jack cheese
- 3 green onions diced
Butter Topping
- ¼ cup unsalted butter melted
- 2 tablespoons dry ranch seasoning
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley
- 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking dish or sheet with parchment paper.
- Season both sides of the chicken with black pepper, salt, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Remove and cover with aluminum foil.
- Reduce heat to medium and add bacon pieces. Cook until crispy, drain, and set aside. About 4-5 minutes
- Slice Hawaiian rolls in half lengthwise and add the bottom half to the prepared baking sheet.
- Chop cooked chicken and set aside.
- Assemble the sliders by coating each half of the Hawaiian rolls with ranch dressing. Then, add four cheese slices, chopped chicken, bacon, green onions, and four more pieces of cheese.
- Carefully place the top half of the rolls on top of everything.
- In a small bowl, add melted butter, dry ranch seasoning, parsley, and grated parmesan cheese to a small bowl. Mix until combined and brush over the top of the rolls.
- Cover the sliders with aluminum foil and bake for 10 minutes. Uncover and bake for 10 minutes until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
Nutrition
*All nutrition information provided is automatically calculated and is an estimate and will vary based on ingredients, brands, and changes in cooking methods listed in the recipe. If you need exact numbers on your ingredients, I would recommend calculating them with your prefered nutrition calculator.
Ryan Allen
These make a yummy appetizer or an easy dinner recipe.