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These Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders are the perfect game-day snack, or enjoy them any time! Tender bites of shredded chicken are paired with crisp, crumbled bacon, wrapped in creamy Ranch dressing, topped with lots of melted cheese, and served on toasted sweet rolls.
This easy chicken bacon ranch sliders recipe is a favorite appetizer (who doesn’t love loads of cheese, bacon, and chicken?). It can also work as lunch or dinner, rounded out with a salad or a plate of fries.
Why You’ll Love This Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders Recipe
- So cheesy. There are three kinds of cheese featured in this recipe: cheddar, Provolone, and Parmesan combine to make these sliders into something irresistible.
- Flavorful. Say “ranch dressing,” and you’ll instantly become the most popular person at the potluck! The tangy addition of ranch dressing to these sliders plays perfectly with the salty bacon and sweet rolls.
- Fun. One of the reasons I love sliders is that they deliver just enough to satisfy you in a fun, handheld little sandwich!
What You’ll Need
Grab a package of Hawaiian rolls on your next grocery run, and you’ll be well on your way to making this slider recipe! Here’s an overview of the rest of the ingredients you’ll need. Don’t forget to scroll to the recipe card at the end of this post for the full ingredient amounts.
- Hawaiian Rolls – Sweet, soft Hawaiian rolls are perfect for these sliders, or you can use any small rolls of your choice.
- Butter – Use unsalted butter for this recipe.
- Garlic
- Fresh Parsley – For a little green garnish.
- Salt – Fine-grain sea salt is my favorite salt to use.
- Chicken – You’ll need about 4 cups of shredded chicken.
- Bacon – Crumbled, crisp bacon adds flavor and texture.
- Ranch Dressing – Use your favorite brand of ranch.
- Cheese – Provolone and cheddar cheeses add texture and flavor.
- Parmesan cheese – To garnish.
How to Make Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders
- Prepare. Preheat the oven and prepare a baking pan.
- Make melted butter. Whisk the melted butter, minced garlic, and chopped parsley.
- Brush. Cut the Hawaiian Rolls in half horizontally, place the bottoms in the baking pan, and brush with the butter mixture.
- Add chicken. Arrange the shredded chicken and bacon evenly on the rolls.
- Drizzle. Now drizzle the ranch dressing over the top of the chicken and bacon.
- Add Provolone. Arrange the Provolone cheese slices over the chicken.
- Add cheddar. Layer the cheddar cheese evenly over the Provolone.
- Top. Add the top half of the rolls over the layered ingredients.
- Butter. Brush on melted butter mixture and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Bake. Place sliders in the oven and bake until the cheese is melted.
Tips for Success
- Use store-bought rotisserie chicken. I like to make the chicken breasts for this recipe. You can also buy a rotisserie chicken and shred it up. Or, save leftover roast chicken for turning into sliders!
- Try any type of roll. Kings Hawaiian rolls are my favorite to use in this recipe because they are soft and have a hint of sweetness. However, you can use any rolls you prefer instead.
- Other cheese. You can use sharp or mild shredded cheddar for the sliders or try other cheeses, such as Monterey Jack or mozzarella.
- Another protein. Take this general idea and substitute another protein for the chicken. You could try turkey (this is a fantastic way to use up any leftover holiday turkey!) or shredded pork.
Serving Suggestions
Chicken bacon ranch sliders are a great appetizer – serve them for all game-day occasions, potlucks, or enjoy a few for lunch or dinner. Add them to the table with a platter of Homemade Pigs in a Blanket and Mac and Cheese Bites. Serve a hot bowl of my Creamy Leek and Potato Soup or Easy Cream of Asparagus Soup with the sandwiches. A side of my Mexican Street Corn Salad or Avocado Tomato Salad are nice choices. Pair these cheesy sliders with fresh Garlic Fries! Or make one of my veggie fries recipes, like crisp Air Fryer Zucchini Fries or oven-baked Parmesan Asparagus Fries.
How to Store & Reheat Leftovers
Chicken bacon ranch sliders taste best when they’re fresh and melty hot, but you can save any leftovers for another time.
Store the assembled sliders in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Or, store the filling separately in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days and use it when you are ready to make the sliders. To reheat whole sliders in the oven, transfer them to a baking sheet and warm them on low heat until the chicken is heated through and the cheese is melted. You can also microwave sliders in 10-15 minute increments until warmed, although the rolls won’t be as crisp as when you use the oven.
More Easy Chicken Recipes
- Chicken and Gravy
- Creamy Pesto Chicken
- One Pot Creamed Spinach Chicken
- Chicken Madeira
- Alice Springs Chicken
Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders
Ingredients
- 12 Hawaiian Rolls
- ½ cup unsalted butter,, melted
- 1 clove garlic,, minced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- pinch of salt
- 4 cups cooked and shredded chicken breasts
- 10 slices bacon,, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 12 slices Provolone cheese
- 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese,, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut the Hawaiian Rolls in half horizontally, keeping them attached. Place the bottom halves in a baking dish.
- In a small bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, and chopped parsley to create a garlic-butter mixture. Add a pinch of salt.
- Using a pastry brush or a spoon, spread half of the garlic butter mixture evenly over the bottom rolls.
- Arrange the shredded chicken evenly over the buttered Hawaiian Rolls and sprinkle crumbled bacon on top.
- Using a spoon, drizzle Ranch Dressing evenly over the layer of shredded chicken and crumbled bacon, ensuring thorough coverage.
- Place Provolone cheese slices over the Ranch-dressed shredded chicken.
- Sprinkle a generous layer of shredded Cheddar cheese on top of the Provolone.
- Place the top half of the Hawaiian Rolls over the layered ingredients, creating a sandwich.
- Use a brush to generously coat the surface layer of the Hawaiian Rolls with the remaining garlic butter mixture. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven, uncovered, for about 15-20 minutes or until the cheese has melted and the sliders are heated through.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the sliders for an extra layer of flavor, and serve.
Nutrition
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.
I saw the words bacon, cheese, and ranch, and I knew I had to make these. I was righ! They are so melty and meaty. A+
It sounds like you made a fantastic choice! Bacon, cheese, and ranch is indeed an irresistible combination. So glad you enjoyed the melty, meaty deliciousness. Thank YOU! 🙂
Soooooooo addictive – every bite was AMAZING!
I’m so glad to hear you found it addictive and amazing with every bite! Thank YOU!!
You can never go wrong in these sliders! All the delicious flavor of chicken and bacon together is such a win!
Absolutely, chicken and bacon together make an unbeatable combination! I’m glad you enjoy the sliders so much. Thank YOU! 🙂
It’s incredibly delicious! I made this and everyone at our house loves it1
That’s fantastic to hear it was a hit with everyone at your house! Enjoy the deliciousness! Thank YOU! 🙂
Oh wow these were soooo tasty!! Gonna have to save this one!
I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed them! Definitely a good idea to save the recipe for later. Thank YOU! 🙂
These were amazing! Next time I’m going to have to make a double batch, everybody loved them so much!
I’m so glad to hear they were a hit! Making a double batch next time sounds like a great plan. Thank YOU! 🙂
Tried the Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders for a small get-together, and they disappeared in minutes! Such a great combination of flavors, and the ranch really brought everything together.
I’m so glad to hear the Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders were a hit at your get-together! It’s great that the flavors combined well, especially with the ranch. Thank YOU! 🙂