Buffalo Chicken Sliders are the game day or weeknight meal you need in your back pocket. With simple ingredients like rotisserie chicken, shredded cheese, dinner rolls, and buffalo sauces, they’re easy to make and so, so tasty! Mmmm!
They’re like buffalo chicken wings in sandwich form. And yes, your fingers will still get messy. But isn’t that part of the fun? 😊
These sliders are the ultimate party food. Set out a tray and watch them disappear. Make them for game days, backyard get-togethers, and everyone will always love these sliders. Heck, they’re so easy and so tasty, you can even whip them up as a quick weeknight dinner.
But wait, before you get into these buffalo chicken sliders, allow me to introduce you to some other crowd pleasers, like our crockpot buffalo chicken dip, BBQ chicken sliders, or my personal favorite, out-of-this-world chicken bacon ranch sliders. You’ll want to make them all!
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- If you love buffalo chicken wings (who doesn’t), then you’ll love buffalo chicken sliders. They’re spicy, cheesy, and so, so tasty!
- But your wallet will love them even more because they’re much cheaper than wings. You know how inexpensive Costco rotisserie chicken is…
- We use both white and dark meat, so the sliders are juicy and flavorful.
- These mini sandwiches are absolutely PERFECT for feeding a crowd.
- They’re absolutely easy to make! Just slice the rolls in half, add the filling, and bake. Then, magic, you’ve got a dozen sliders ready for munching.
Ingredients
- Shredded chicken – We like to use leftover rotisserie chicken but you can use whichever leftover chicken you have in the fridge. Yes, chicken thighs, legs, or breasts work well.
- Buffalo Sauce – you can use prepared buffalo sauce or combine hot sauce and butter and make your own.
- Shredded Cheese – we like a combination of cheddar and Monterey Jack for that stretchy cheese effect.
- Butter – unsalted
- Ranch Dressing
- Garlic Salt
- Italian Seasoning
See the recipe card for quantities.
How to make Buffalo Chicken Sliders
Preheat to 350 degrees.
Slice the rolls in half horizontally. Don’t pull them apart. Place the bottom half in the center of a baking sheet.
In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken, Buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, and ½ cup each of the cheddar and Monterey cheeses.
Spread the buffalo chicken mixture evenly over the bottom half of the rolls. Sprinkle the remaining cheeses evenly over the top.
Place the top rolls over the chicken. In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, Italian seasoning, and garlic salt, then brush liberally over the top of the rolls.
Cover with foil and bake the buffalo chicken sliders until the cheese is melted and the tops are golden, about 10 to 12 minutes. Carefully slice the rolls with a serrated knife, and serve warm.
Storage
You could store leftovers, but between the buffalo chicken mix and the coleslaw, the bread will be a bit soggy. If you do store them, I would separate the filling from the bread. Then reheat the mixture and bread separately and reassemble.
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FAQ
You can prepare the chicken mixture in advance. But wait until it’s time to bake before assembling and adding the butter herb topping.
We like a combination of Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheeses for this recipe. You can try Pepper Jack, mozzarella, or even provolone for these sliders.
Yes! Add extra hot sauce, a hotter hot sauce, or even crushed red pepper to make it spicier.
Buffalo Chicken Sliders Recipe
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Ingredients
- 1 Lb Rotisserie Chicken Shredded
- 1 Cup Buffalo Sauce + 2 Tablespoons
- ½ Cup Ranch Dressing
- 1 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese Divided
- 1 Cup Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese Divided
- 2 Tbsp Unsalted Butter Melted
- ½ Tsp Garlic Salt
- ½ Tsp Italian Seasoning
- 12 Hawaiian Rolls
Instructions
- Preheat to 350 degrees.
- Slice the rolls in half horizontally. Don’t pull them apart. Place the bottom half in the center of a baking sheet.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken, Buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, and ½ cup each of the cheddar and Monterey cheeses.
- Spread the buffalo chicken mixture evenly over the bottom half of the rolls. Sprinkle the remaining cheeses evenly over the top.
- Place the top rolls over the chicken. In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, Italian seasoning, and garlic salt, then brush liberally over the top of the rolls.
- Cover with foil and bake the buffalo chicken sliders until the cheese is melted and the tops are golden, about 10 to 12 minutes. Carefully slice the rolls with a serrated knife, and serve warm.
Notes
- You can make the chicken mixture ahead of time, then assemble and bake it when you’re ready to eat.
- Store in an air- tight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- For reheating, cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 5-10 mins.
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