Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders

Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders

🥪✨ Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders — The MVP of Any Gathering

Ranch, bacon, and melty cheese team up, you know you’ve already won dinner.

 

 

I have  been on a slider sandwich kick lately. I’m so surprised that such a simple recipe can turn into a mouthwatering bite. The great thing about this, is that it’s perfect for a busy night dinner, appetizer or even the perfect party food!

 

 

👩‍🍳 Cooking Tips for Slider Success

• Use rotisserie chicken — it’s flavorful and saves time.
• Crisp your bacon well — it adds texture and keeps it from getting soggy.
• Don’t skimp on the butter — it’s the glue for the seasoning and adds flavor.
• Cover, then uncover — this keeps the tops from over‑browning before the cheese melts.
• Serve immediately — sliders are best hot and gooey.

💬 Reader prompt: Do you like your slider tops soft and pillowy or toasted and crunchy?

🎨 Recipe Variations

• Spicy Kick — add sliced jalapeños or pepper jack cheese.
• BBQ Twist — swap ranch for BBQ sauce and use smoked gouda.
• Veggie Boost — add sautéed peppers and onions to the filling.
• Buffalo Style — toss chicken in buffalo sauce and use blue cheese crumbles.
• Breakfast Sliders — swap chicken for scrambled eggs and sausage.

🧒 Kid Tips

• Keep the seasoning light on top for picky eaters.
• Let kids help sprinkle the cheese — they’ll feel like mini chefs.
• Serve with carrot sticks or apple slices for balance.
• Make mini versions with dinner rolls for tiny hands.

💬 Reader prompt: Parents — do your kids eat sliders neatly or turn them into a deconstructed plate?

🛒 Grocery Hacks

• Buy bacon in bulk — cook and freeze crumbles for quick use.
• Shred your own cheese — it melts better than pre‑shredded.
• Hawaiian rolls — stock up when on sale; they freeze beautifully.
• Dry ranch mix — buy the big container if you use it often; it’s cheaper per ounce.
• Rotisserie chicken — grab one at the store and shred for multiple meals.

📣 Reader’s Challenge: #SliderSquad

Here’s your mission:

1. Make these Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders.
2. Put your own spin on them — maybe a new cheese, a fun topping, or a sauce drizzle.
3. Snap a photo and post with #SliderSquad.
4. I’ll feature my favorites in an upcoming Friday Favorites post!

♻️ Leftover Remix

• Slider Salad — chop and toss with greens, ranch, and extra bacon.
• Breakfast Bake — cube sliders, mix with eggs and cheese, and bake.
• Cheesy Quesadillas — tuck filling into tortillas with extra cheese.
• Stuffed Peppers — fill halved peppers with slider filling and bake.
• Slider Soup — chop and stir into creamy potato soup.

 

 

Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders

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Ingredients

• 2/12 cups chicken cooked/shredded
• 1 Tablespoon dry Ranch dressing
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup bacon *cooked/crumbled
• 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 12 Hawaiian sweet rolls
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• Everything bagel seasoning

Instructions

1. Pre hear oven to 350 degrees. In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken, Ranch dressing, bacon, garlic, salt, pepper and cheeses. Stir until combined.

2. Cut the Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally.

3. Spray a 9x13 sheet pan with cooking spray and place the bottom half of the bread into the pan.

4. Place chicken mixture evenly on top of the bread.

5. Place the top half of the bread on top of the chicken mixture.

6. Using a pastry brush, brush the butter on the top of the bread, coating it entirely. and then generously sprinkle everything bagel seasoning on top. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and cheese is melted.

🔢 Calorie Count (Per Slider — Makes 12)

• Calories: ~260
• Protein: 15g
• Carbs: 18g
• Fat: 14g
• Sugar: 4g

📊 Nutritional Facts (Per Slider)

\*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

💭 Final Thoughts

These sliders are proof that simple ingredients can make something spectacular. They’re cheesy, savory, and just the right size to make you feel like you can have “just one more” without guilt (we won’t tell). They’re also endlessly adaptable, so you can make them your own every time.

💬 Reader prompt: If you could turn any sandwich into a slider, what would it be?

Some recipes are just recipes. These Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders? They’re a guaranteed good time. They’re the smell of bacon sizzling in the pan, the sight of gooey cheese stretching as you pull one apart, and the joy of sharing something so simple yet so satisfying.

I love that they’re flexible — you can make them for a crowd, for a cozy family dinner, or even just for yourself (hello, meal prep lunches). They’re forgiving, too; swap the cheese, change the seasoning, add a veggie layer, and they’ll still be delicious.

And here’s the thing — they’re more than just food. They’re a reason to gather. To linger in the kitchen. To laugh, chat, and maybe sneak a slider before the tray hits the table. They’re the kind of recipe that makes people feel welcome, and that’s the real magic.

So here’s my challenge: make them, share them, and tag your creations with #SliderSquad so we can all drool together, swap ideas, and maybe even inspire the next great slider sensation. I want to see your cheesiest pulls, your boldest flavor twists, your “couldn’t wait to take a bite” photos.

Here’s to buttery rolls, melty cheese, and the kind of dinners that make you feel like a kitchen rockstar. Here’s to recipes that bring people together, one slider at a time. And here’s to you — because you’re about to serve up something that will have everyone asking, “When are you making these again?” 🥪💛

Did you try our Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders? What did you think? Did you love them? We would love to hear from you! Please leave us a comment below or tag us on Instagram! 

 

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