This simple Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders recipe is one of our all-time favorite sliders recipes. Between two tiny sweet Hawaiian buns, you’ll find an addictingly creamy mix of savory chicken, crispy bacon, and creamy ranch dressing. Oh, my gawd!
Best of all, they’re quick, super easy (with rotisserie chicken), and so very satisfying. Everyone will love em!
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Consider them your new evergreen meal you can make any time of year. Game days? Of course. Busy weeknights? The kids, the wife, the hubby will clean their plates. They also work for summer cookouts and they’ll become one of your favorite go-to fall meals. It’s the kind of simple recipe everyone can appreciate.
Now, I have to warn you, once you start making these sliders, there’s a good chance you’ll want to make more slider variations. So you might as well check out why everyone loves Buffalo chicken sliders or our quick and tasty BBQ chicken sliders.
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Why You’ll Love Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders
- Chicken bacon ranch sliders will please everyone! They’re simply delicious with juicy chicken, crispy bacon, and your favorite melty cheese like cheddar and Monterey Jack, and ranch. Who doesn’t like ranch?
- They’re quick and cheap to make. Are you on day 2 of that leftover rotisserie chicken? Perfect, your well on your way to making this recipe. You’ll be thinking, “is cooking really this easy?” I promise, this isn’t cheating the system.
- Make them your own by adding some jalapenos, change up the cheese, or yes, you can even add extra bacon or ranch on top. You don’t have to paint by numbers here.
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.
- Dinner Rolls – we love Hawaiian rolls.
- Ranch – just use your favorite.
- Bacon – diced and cooked. Basically, make your own homemade bacon bits. We like to cook it in the air fryer for ease.
- Shredded Cheese – we like a combination of cheddar and Monterey Jack for that stretchy cheese effect.
- Butter – unsalted.
- Ranch Seasoning
- Garlic Salt
- Dried Parsley
See the recipe card for quantities.
How to make Chicken Bacon Ranch 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.
Cut the bacon into ½ inch strips or smaller. Add to a large skillet over medium heat. Cook until crispy, drain, and set aside.
In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken, ranch dressing, and garlic powder.
Spread the chicken mixture evenly over the bottom half of the rolls. Sprinkle the cheeses and cooked bacon evenly over the top.
Place the top rolls over the chicken.
In a small bowl, stir the melted butter, ranch seasoning, and garlic salt. Then brush liberally over the top of the rolls.
Cover with foil and bake the chicken bacon ranch 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. Enjoy!
Top Tip
Cover the pan of sliders with aluminum foil as this will prevent the tops from getting too brown. Remove the foil when there’s about 3-4 minutes left and continue baking. This is how we get perfectly golden browned sliders.
Storage
You can store leftover sliders, but I usually don’t. For one, there’s usually only one half-eaten slider left. Plus, they’re not my favorite thing to reheat.
Okay, I’m stepping off my soapbox now.
If you do store, place them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a few days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer.
Sides to Go with Your Sliders
FAQ
Yes! Prepping the chicken mixture ahead of time is a great idea. Then, wait until your about to bake them to assemble.
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Wait to assemble and add the herby butter topping until just before backing them.
Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders Recipe
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Ingredients
- 12 Hawaiian Rolls
- 8 Slices of Bacon
- 1 Lb Rotisserie Chicken Shredded
- 1 Cup Ranch Dressing
- ¼ Tsp Garlic Powder
- ½ Cup Cheddar Cheese Shredded
- ½ Cup Monterey Jack Cheese Shredded
- 2 Tbsp Unsalted Butter Melted
- 1 Tsp Ranch Seasoning
- ¼ Tsp Garlic Salt
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.
- Cut the bacon into ½ inch strips or smaller. Add to a large skillet over medium heat. Cook until crispy, drain, and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken, ranch dressing, and garlic powder.
- Spread the chicken mixture evenly over the bottom half of the rolls. Sprinkle the cheeses and cooked bacon evenly over the top.
- Place the top rolls over the chicken.
- In a small bowl, stir the melted butter, ranch seasoning, and garlic salt. Then brush liberally over the top of the rolls.
- Cover with foil and bake the chicken bacon ranch 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. Enjoy!
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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