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Cheesy Garlic Pesto Chicken Sliders Recipe

Cheesy Garlic Pesto Chicken Sliders Recipe You'll Crave Again!

This Cheesy Garlic Pesto Chicken Sliders Recipe combines tender chicken with basil pesto and mozzarella for a deliciously irresistible dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 sliders
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sliders
  • 2 cups Shredded Chicken Use store-bought rotisserie chicken for ease.
  • 1/2 cup Basil Pesto Homemade or store-bought.
  • 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese Fresh mozzarella is recommended.
  • 8 count Slider Rolls Soft potato or brioche rolls.
For the Garlic Butter
  • 1/4 cup Butter Use unsalted for better control.
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic Freshly minced provides the best flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Herbs A mix of your choice.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Combine the shredded chicken with the basil pesto in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Slice the slider rolls horizontally in half and place the bottom halves in a baking dish.
  4. Spread the chicken and pesto mixture evenly over the bottom halves of the slider rolls.
  5. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the chicken layer.
  6. Place the top halves of the slider rolls over the cheese layer.
  7. Mix together melted butter, minced garlic, and herbs. Brush over the top of the rolls.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted and the tops are golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliderCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 12gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These sliders can be prepared a few hours in advance and stored in the refrigerator before baking. For best results, use fresh mozzarella to avoid rubbery cheese and ensure slider rolls are not overly soft to prevent sogginess.

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