Description

These slow cooker chicken sliders are the ultimate game day finger food, featuring tender shredded chicken, crispy bacon, and melted cheddar in a creamy ranch sauce, all served on soft Hawaiian rolls.

Ingredients

Scale

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup ranch dressing
1/2 cup chicken broth
12–16 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
12–16 Hawaiian sweet rolls
4 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon parsley flakes

Instructions

Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Drain on paper towels and crumble into small pieces.
Place chicken breasts in a 6-quart slow cooker. In a bowl, whisk together ranch dressing, chicken broth, garlic powder, and onion powder. Pour over chicken.
Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours until chicken is cooked through and easily shredded.
Remove chicken from slow cooker and shred using two forks. Discard excess liquid if desired.
Mix shredded chicken with crumbled bacon and half of the shredded cheese.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Slice Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally if not pre-sliced.
Place bottom halves of rolls on a baking sheet. Spoon chicken mixture evenly over rolls and top with remaining cheese.
Mix melted butter with garlic powder and parsley. Brush over the tops of the sliders.
Broil for 2-3 minutes until cheese is bubbly and tops are golden brown. Watch closely to prevent burning.
Let cool for 2 minutes, slice between rolls, and serve immediately.

Notes

Use freshly shredded cheese for better melting. Shred chicken while warm for easier handling. Do not overcook chicken on HIGH setting to avoid dryness. For a spicy version, add jalapeños and use pepper jack cheese. For a BBQ twist, swap ranch for BBQ sauce and use smoked gouda.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Category: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slider
Calories: 320
Sugar: 6
Sodium: 650
Fat: 14
Saturated Fat: 6
Carbohydrates: 28
Fiber: 1
Protein: 22

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