Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders
These easy and flavor-packed Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders are the ultimate crowd-pleasing snack for game day eating or entertaining. With less than 10 ingredients, they’re quick for anyone to make and will be eaten in seconds.
Whether it’s party time, game day, or your family just has a hankering for an ultra delicious snack, these chicken bacon ranch sliders are a winning recipe every time. They’re filled with melty cheese and classic, savory flavors everyone loves, plus you can build them easily, which makes them perfect for casual entertaining. Fair warning: make a double batch because they disappear in seconds.
These classic party sliders are perfect to feed a crowd without a lot of prep (they take only 10 minutes!). Soft, pillowy rolls are loaded with juicy chicken, crispy bacon, creamy ranch and melty cheese – an unbeatable flavor combo. Serve these bacon chicken ranch sliders as an app, a snack, or a for dinner because honestly, any time is a good time for them.
If you like this recipe, try these other ideas for delicious and easy entertaining. These Pepperoni Rolls are a fan favorite, and we love these Nashville Hot Party Ribs for any occasion.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Crowd-Pleasing Flavor Combo: Juicy chicken, smoky bacon and zesty ranch is always a delicious flavor combination loved by all, so these sliders are sure to be a winner no matter who’s digging in.
- Easy to Assemble: With a super simple method, these are quick and easy to throw together in 10 minutes and bake.
- Perfect Party Food: Easy to make and serve, these are perfect for parties, potlucks and game day. One recipe serves a big group at once making entertaining stress-free.
- Customizable: These are delicious as is, but are also super easy to customize. Try different cheeses, sauces or toppings for new and delicious flavor profiles.
Ingredients
- Slider Buns: Kings Hawaiian reign supreme in my book. But any fluffy, slightly sweet, pillowy pull-apart package of rolls will work. Just don’t separate them!
- Chicken: We like boneless, skinless thighs, but use whatever you have on hand. Breast meat works well and rotisserie chicken is a great store-bought shortcut here.
- Seasoning: Use your favorite blend of spices. You can find a variety of brands and mixes in the spice section at the store, or make your own and store it for later uses. And don’t forget salt and pepper.
- Sharp Cheddar and Pepper Jack Cheese: Add flavor, a little heat, and a lot of melty goodness.
- Bacon: Smokey and crispy, use your favorite kind.
- Butter: Everything is better with butter, including these sliders.
- Hot Honey: Sweet and spicy for little kick.
- Ranch Dressing: Cool, creamy, and tangy.
How To Make Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders
2. Toast slider buns in bacon grease or butter.
3. Cook bacon however desired.
4. Build sandwiches by layering cheese on bottom, then ranch.
5. Next add chicken, bacon, more ranch, and then last layer of cheese.
6. Place covered in oven at 350 for 15 min then uncover and bake 5 additional minutes.
7. Brush melted butter/hot honey on top and enjoy!
Expert Tips
- Choosing Your Chicken: Use whatever you’ve got on hand. We like boneless, skinless thighs for their juicy and tender texture and flavor. Boneless, skinless breasts work well too if you want to go leaner. And rotisserie chicken has the best of both worlds, so if you’ve got one, use it!
- So Long, Soggy Sliders: It’s essential to add a “barrier” layer when building so the bottom buns don’t get soggy. Add cheese to the bottom bun first, before the ranch, chicken and bacon. This prevents the chicken-ranch mixture from making the buns too mushy.
- Melty Cheeses: If you want an epic, melty cheese pull, you need the right cheese. Cheddar, pepper jack, Monterey jack, and mozzarella are all great choices.
- The Right Amount of Ranch: Ranch dressing adds a nice, tangy, cool flavor, but don’t use too much, otherwise the flavor can be overpowering, and you’ll have soggy sliders. A little drizzle should do ya!
- Make-Ahead Tips: You can assemble these sliders and hold them in the fridge for up to 3 hours before a party. Just bake and serve.
What To Serve With Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders
These sliders are delicious on their own, but if you’re looking for a side to pair them with, here are a few ideas and recipes we love:
- Potato chips or waffle fries
- Coleslaw or broccoli salad
- Simple green salad
- Pickles or fresh veggie tray
- Creek Fries
- Baked Green Beans
- Apple Pie Baked Beans
Storage
Having leftover sliders would be impressive, but if you have them, store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
To reheat, warm sliders on a baking sheet at 350ºF until hot and melty, about 15 minutes. If you’re worried the tops are getting overly brown, cover them with a piece of foil. Or, try rewarming them in an air fryer (per the instructions) for a quick and crispy reheat.
You can make these sliders ahead of time, too. Just assemble them, cover, and store in the fridge until you’re ready to bake at a later time.
FAQs
Can I make chicken bacon ranch sliders ahead of time?
Absolutely. Fully assemble them, then cover and store in the fridge. When you’re ready to eat, let them come to room temperature as you pre-heat the oven, then bake per the instructions.
What’s the best type of bun to use for sliders?
We love Kings Hawaiian for their fluffy, sweet texture and flavor, but any pack of unseparated soft buns or rolls would work well.
Can I use rotisserie chicken instead of cooking chicken from scratch?
Definitely. We love a shortcut like that. Rotisserie chicken has white and dark meat too, so you can use whatever you prefer, or a combination. Simply shred it and assemble the sliders like the recipe calls for.
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Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 package Kings Hawaiian slider buns(9 count)
- 9 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- seasoning of choice(for chicken)
- 5 slices pepper jack cheese
- 5 slices sharp cheddar cheese
- 9 slices cooked bacon
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tbsp hot honey
- ranch dressing
Instructions
- Season chicken thighs and cook however desired to 165 degrees internal.
- Toast slider buns in bacon grease or butter.
- Cook bacon however desired.
- Build sandwiches by layering cheese on bottom, then ranch.
- Next add chicken, bacon, more ranch, and then last layer of cheese.
- Place covered in oven at 350 for 15 min then uncover and bake 5 additional minutes.
- Brush melted butter/hot honey on top and enjoy!
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