Description
These Chicken Parmesan Sliders are the ultimate comfort food packed into soft Hawaiian rolls. With shredded chicken, marinara sauce, gooey mozzarella, and rich Parmesan cheese all baked under a golden garlic butter topping, they are perfect for parties, game days, or quick family dinners. Ready in just 30 minutes, they’re sure to become a household favorite!
Ingredients
For the Sliders:
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12 Hawaiian rolls (or any soft dinner rolls)
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2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (Rotisserie chicken works great!)
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1 1/2 cups marinara sauce (Store-bought or homemade)
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2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (Or Italian blend)
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1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
For the Garlic Butter Topping:
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4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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Chopped fresh basil or parsley (Optional, for garnish)
Instructions
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Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
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Prepare the Rolls: Slice Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally (keeping them connected) and place the bottom half in the prepared baking dish.
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Add Chicken: Spread shredded chicken evenly over the bottom rolls.
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Add Sauce & Cheese: Pour marinara sauce over the chicken. Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the sauce.
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Top with Rolls: Place the top half of the rolls over the cheese layer.
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Make Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, mix melted butter, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Brush this mixture over the rolls.
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Bake: Cover the dish with foil and bake for 15 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 5–7 minutes until cheese is melted and tops are golden.
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Garnish & Serve: Let the sliders cool for 5 minutes, sprinkle with fresh basil or parsley, and slice to serve.
Notes
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For extra crispiness, toast the bottom rolls before assembling.
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Feel free to add red pepper flakes or provolone cheese for a different flavor profile.
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To make it gluten-free, use gluten-free dinner rolls.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes (15 minutes covered, 7 minutes uncovered)
- Category: Appetizer, Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American