Chicken Parmesan Sliders (2024)

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published September 18, 2019 — last updated January 10, 2024

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These Chicken Parmesan Sliders are an easy slider recipe made with fried chicken tenders, tomato sauce, and lots of cheese baked until everything is perfectly melted and delicious!

Chicken Parmesan Sliders take the classic comfort food, Chicken Parmesan and put it on soft slider rolls, to bake it into a delicious bite-size snack that is the ultimate party food!

Sliders are one of my favorite things to make because you can take almost anything and turn it into a simple bite-sized sandwich that is perfect for feeding a bunch of hungry guests….or just one hungry family! I have a list a mile long of awesome slider ideas and so far I’ve made Philly Cheesesteak Sliders, and easy, cheesy, Meatball Sliders. Both were huge hits with my friends and family so the bar was set pretty high when I came up with my latest slider creation, Chicken Parmesan Sliders.

Ingredients You’ll Need
How to Make Chicken Parmesan Sliders:
Do I Cook the Chicken Before Adding it to the Sliders?
Can I Make Chicken Parmesan Sliders Ahead of Time?
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Ingredients You’ll Need

Hawaiian Sweet Rolls– I find these to be the best rolls for sliders. Something about the slight sweetness of the bread just gives the dish an extra dollop of amazing.
Breaded Chicken Tenders– You can use sub with grilled chicken tenders, shredded rotisserie chicken, or homemadeshredded chickenif you wish. Whatever chicken you use, make sure you cook it first!
Pasta Sauce– My absolute favorite pasta sauce is Rao’s marinara but you can use any brand.
Cheeses – Mozzarella and Parmesan cheese combine to make a delicious, cheesy topping for your chicken parm.
Seasonings – Garlic powder and Italian seasoning are combined with thee butter and brushed over the buns.
Butter– To toast the buns with a little added flavor and a bit of crunch.

Feeding a large group? Why not try a slider party?In addition to these sliders, you can also addPhilly cheesesteak sliders,copycat Big Mac sliders, andBBQ chicken slidersfor the best of all worlds!

How to Make Chicken Parmesan Sliders:

Step 1 – Prepare oven. Preheat oven to 350°F.

Step 2 – Bottom layer. Place the bottom half of the slider buns in a greased casserole dish, or on a greased baking sheet.

Step 3 – Chicken layer. Place cooked chicken tenders on the bottom buns and then spoon the sauce over the chicken.

Step 4 – Cheese layer. Combine the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese and sprinkle it over the sauce.

Step 5 – Top layer. Place the top buns on the sliders.

Step 6 – Butter. Melt the butter and mix the garlic powder in until it is thoroughly combined. (feel free to add more garlic powder if you like garlic as much as I do!)

Step 7 – Topping. Pour the melted butter over the buns and then sprinkle with Italian seasoning.

Step 8- Bake. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 10 minutes, then remove the foil and continue baking for another 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted.

Step 9 – Serve. Serve hot and enjoy!

Do I Cook the Chicken Before Adding it to the Sliders?

Yes! Choose your favorite brand of frozen, breaded chicken, cook it according to the package instructions, and then add it to the slider buns to make your Chicken Parmesan Sliders.

Can I Make Chicken Parmesan Sliders Ahead of Time?

Chicken Parmesan Sliders are best served hot and straight out of the oven so I don’t recommend making these sliders ahead of time since the bread can become soggy if it sits overnight.

You can save yourself time by cooking the chicken the day before and storing in the refrigerator overnight. If you do this I recommend reheating the chicken before adding it to the sliders so that they are already heated through before going into the oven.

If you do this I recommend reheating the chicken before adding it to the sliders so that they are already heated through before going into the oven.

These delicious sliders were gone almost as soon as they came out of the oven. The smell of the garlic butter and tomato sauce wafting out of the oven as these sliders were cooking had everyone impatiently asking when they were going to be ready!

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Servings: 12

Prep Time: 15 minutes mins

Cook Time: 20 minutes mins

Total Time: 35 minutes mins

Chicken Parmesan Sliders

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Fried chicken tenders, tomato sauce, and lots of mozzarella cheese make this slider recipe a sure win.

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Ingredients

12 Slider rolls
1 pound Fully Cooked Breaded Chicken Tenders , weight is approx.
2 cups Pasta sauce
2 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
3 tablespoon Butter, melted
1 teaspoon Garlic powder, more to taste
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Place the bottom half of the slider buns in a greased casserole dish.
Place cooked 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.
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Melt the butter and mix the garlic powder in until it is thoroughly combined. (feel free to add more garlic powder if you like garlic as much as I do!)
Pour 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 or until cheese is melted.
Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1slider, Calories: 354kcal, Carbohydrates: 26g, Protein: 20g, Fat: 20g, Saturated Fat: 10g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Cholesterol: 63mg, Sodium: 890mg, Potassium: 137mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 7g, Vitamin A: 750IU, Calcium: 350mg, Iron: 1.8mg

Nutrition Disclaimer: We are not certified nutritionists. Nutrition facts are an estimate and are provided as a courtesy. They are generated by an online API which recognizes ingredient names and amounts and makes calculations based on the serving size. Results may vary.

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Main Dish

This post first appeared over at Real Housemoms where I was a contributor.

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92 comments on “Chicken Parmesan Sliders”

Sue — July 3, 2017 @ 3:57 pm Reply

Wondering what size pan you are using.
These really sound yummy so I will give this recipe a try.
Thanks!
- Kat — July 3, 2017 @ 11:58 pm Reply
  
  I used an 11×7 inch casserole dish but you can even make these on a sheet pan.
Arwa — August 5, 2017 @ 6:20 am Reply

What is the receipe for the chicken
- Kat — August 8, 2017 @ 12:08 pm Reply
  
  We used frozen chicken strips that we cooked in the oven before adding them to the sliders.
  - Cat — November 8, 2017 @ 4:01 pm Reply
    
    I love this recipe!!! Thank you! I usually grab a rotisserie chicken when I want to make this and if I have fresh mozzarella or basil in the fridge I throw some of that in too. Yum! 🙂
    - Kat — November 9, 2017 @ 7:05 am Reply
      
      Love that idea! So glad you like the sliders as much as we do 🙂
      - Chris — April 25, 2018 @ 3:43 pm
        
        Me too thanks
        See Also
        Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole
Lindsay — October 7, 2017 @ 11:05 am Reply

When making these do I cook the chicken first, then put it on the bun for the additional 20minutes or do I just let the chicken thaw, then put it on the bun for the 20minutes
- Melinda — October 9, 2017 @ 11:35 am Reply
  
  Cook the chicken first, then assemble and cook for additional time.
- Kat — October 9, 2017 @ 11:35 am Reply
  
  We cooked the frozen chicken strips in the oven first them placed them on the sliders and baked everything together.
Amy — October 8, 2017 @ 2:11 pm Reply

We made these for the MSU v UofM game and everyone loved them! We will be making them again and we are thinking we might try a buffalo chicken slider too!
- Kat — October 9, 2017 @ 11:35 am Reply
  
  So glad you liked them and that buffalo chicken slider sounds delicious!
Jan — November 9, 2017 @ 2:16 pm Reply

I want to make these this evening. Do I cook the Frozen Chicken first or do they fully cook in the bread?
- Kat — November 9, 2017 @ 3:34 pm Reply
  
  Cook the frozen chicken first.
Jennifer | Blushing Hydrangea — December 22, 2017 @ 5:12 pm Reply

Can’t wait to try these! They look amazing!
- Kat — December 22, 2017 @ 7:49 pm Reply
  
  I hope you like them as much as we did!
Jenna — January 1, 2018 @ 9:31 pm Reply

Amazing! I made these for our New Year’s Eve gathering last night and they were a huge hit! I used Parmesan crusted chicken tenders and diced them up before adding them to the rolls. Added a sprinkle of parm cheese before the mozzarella. In the butter, I added some Garlic Galore seasoning/dip mix from Wild Tree. So easy and so good. They were even awesome reheated the next day. Definitely going to make these again. Thanks for the recipe!
- Kat — January 1, 2018 @ 9:51 pm Reply
  
  I’m so glad they were a hit. Your changes sound delicious!! Happy New Year!
Sara S — January 6, 2018 @ 12:41 pm Reply

These are ridiculously delicious!!! And best of all, so easy to make. These are a hit every time I make them. They’re easy to prepare ahead of time for a party, then just bake them off. The butter/cheese topping makes it extra special. I would eat these every day if I could!
Alison — January 15, 2018 @ 2:15 pm Reply

My friend made these and I loved them! I am planning on making them for an event tomorrow but am trying to save cooking time day of. Has anyone tried cooking the chicken the night before, and then just crisping it back up in the oven before adding it to the sliders? I’d appreciate some feedback, thanks!
- Kat — January 15, 2018 @ 3:57 pm Reply
  
  You can definitely cook the chicken the day before. Just reheat it before putting it on the sliders and you should be good to go. Glad you enjoyed them!
Lisa — January 19, 2018 @ 11:39 am Reply

I was going to use frozen cooked chicken tenders for the parm sliders do i have to cook them as instructed on the bag b4 adding them to the dish for the 20 mins? or can i just thaw and cook for the 20min on the sliders
- Kat — January 19, 2018 @ 11:41 am Reply
  
  We cook them according to the package first. If they go on cold the ones in the middle of the sliders dont get fully heated through before the bread starts to get overcooked.
Felica — February 13, 2018 @ 8:07 pm Reply

Didn’t have slider buns so I used hamburger buns. Also didn’t have mozzarella cheese so I used shredded Colby jack and shredded Parmesan cheese. Turned out super delicious! Loved the garlic butter topping!
Erin Feldman — January 3, 2019 @ 11:22 am Reply

I followed this recipe for Chicken Parm Sliders to a tee but they turned out a spongy, sloppy mess! The entire bottom buns disintegrated with moisture and the chicken tenders went from crispy to soggy. What went wrong? Was the sauce I bought too watery?
- Kat — January 3, 2019 @ 11:49 am Reply
  
  Hi Erin, were the chicken tenders cooked or frozen? I assume they were fully cooked since you said they were crisp but I have to ask :). The sauce goes on top of the chicken tenders so it doesn’t make the bottom buns soggy but I guess if the sauce was watery it might run down and get the bottom buns soggy and take the crispness out of the chicken. I haven’t had this problem but my best suggestion would be to use a little less sauce and, as long as the chicken tenders are already warm, you can reduce the bake time so they only bake until the cheese is melted.
Chasity — May 4, 2019 @ 12:26 pm Reply

What brand of frozen chicken tenders do you use?
- Melinda — May 7, 2019 @ 9:14 am Reply
  
  Hi Chasity, we used Perdue homestyle chicken strips. Any frozen or fresh chicken strips or chicken fingers will work. I prefer thicker and crispier strips.
Mike Soriano — June 4, 2019 @ 6:40 pm Reply

Wow … our group’s favorite! And, I don’t even know how to cook. Easy and so good. Though there were other items to eat at the party, these were gobbled-up immediately. I had enough ingredients for a second batch, and they went fast, too. As Kat mentioned, I cooked them on a cookie sheet. Came out perfect. Used some non-stick foil.
Highly recommended.
Craig — June 26, 2019 @ 8:11 pm Reply

Very delicious. Wanna try the Philly Cheesesteak. Looks awesome
Kasey — October 2, 2020 @ 10:22 am Reply

These were absolutely delicious! They turned out great and there’s no need to make any changes. Super easy also. I am making them again tonight!
Kasey — January 7, 2021 @ 3:40 pm Reply

I love this recipe so much! I do use italian cheese instead of mozzarella (personal preference) but otherwise follow the recipe and I love how quick and easy it is. I usually serve them with mashed potatoes. My whole family loves them! Thank you! (:
Susan O’Donnell — June 30, 2022 @ 8:24 pm Reply

Hello Kat,
Thank you for great idea for dinner. Made as suggested but used brown sweet bread buns. Also used Chicken tenders. From Costco and cooked with just garlic salt & Italian seasonings. What I like is you can change it up too. Husband liked it, I will used mine without bread. Great recipe!
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