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Cheesy Garlic Pesto Chicken Sliders: Irresistible Flavor Bombs


  • Author: amelia
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8 sliders 1x

Description

Soft slider buns stuffed with juicy chicken, savory garlic pesto, and melted cheese — a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb cooked chicken breast, shredded or sliced

  • 1/2 cup pesto sauce

  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella or provolone cheese

  • 8 slider buns

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 tbsp butter, melted

  • Optional: fresh basil leaves for garnish


Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. Prepare garlic butter: Mix melted butter with minced garlic. Brush on slider buns.

  3. Assemble sliders: Spread pesto on buns, add chicken, and top with cheese. Place tops on sliders.

  4. Bake: Arrange sliders in a baking dish, cover with foil, and bake 15 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 5 minutes until cheese melts and buns are golden.

  5. Serve: Garnish with fresh basil if desired.

Notes

  • Use rotisserie chicken for a quick shortcut.

  • Add a slice of tomato or sautéed mushrooms for extra flavor.

  • These sliders freeze well — reheat wrapped in foil.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes

Nutrition

  • Calories: 320kal
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Fat: 14 g
  • Carbohydrates: 28 g
  • Protein: 22g