Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders – A Deliciously Addictive Treat

Cheesy Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders

It’s game-day snack season! Outside of Thanksgiving and Christmas, this might be one of my favorite food seasons. I can go to a party and spend the whole time enjoying dishes like rotel dip, mini cheese balls, and bacon-wrapped little smokies, simply calling it dinner. I’m totally sold! I don’t even care who is playing in the big game; just give me all the dips and appetizers.

One food I love making for any gathering is sliders. My family’s love for sliders started with ham and cheese sliders, which have become one of my go-to easy dinners and party-friendly recipes. We adore the combination of bacon, ranch, and cheese, making these chicken bacon ranch sliders an absolute hit in our house right now.

Serve these delicious sliders for game day or alongside a big green salad or creamy coleslaw for dinner.

How to Make My Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders

Ingredients You’ll Need

• 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
• ⅓ cup cooked and crumbled bacon (about 7-8 slices)
• 1 generous cup ranch dressing
• 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
• ⅓ cup shredded parmesan cheese
• ⅓ cup sliced green onions
• Salt and pepper
• 1 (24-count) package King’s Hawaiian Rolls
• ¼ cup melted salted butter
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon dried parsley
• ¼ teaspoon dried dill

For convenience, I like to use shredded rotisserie chicken to make this recipe really easy, but you can substitute with any cooked and shredded chicken that you have. Feel free to even use leftover turkey from Thanksgiving!

Here’s a little secret: I often use real bacon bits while preparing these sliders for added convenience. If you prefer to cook your own bacon, you’ll need about 7-8 slices. I enjoy using a blend of cheddar and parmesan cheeses, but feel free to swap out for your favorite cheese, such as Monterey Jack, Gouda, or Colby Jack.

Hawaiian sweet rolls are perfect for these sliders, as their slight sweetness complements the savory ranch flavors beautifully. But if you want to use a different kind of slider bun, that works too!

Making This Recipe

To prepare the filling for these chicken bacon ranch sliders, combine the chicken, bacon, ranch dressing, shredded cheeses, and green onions in a large bowl. Stir to combine, and if the mixture seems dry, feel free to add a little more ranch dressing. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Next, slice the rolls in half horizontally using a large serrated knife and place the bottom halves in a greased baking sheet or a 9×13-inch pan. Spread the chicken mixture evenly over the bottom of the rolls, then place the tops back on.

For a delicious finish, mix the melted butter with the garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, and dill. Brush this seasoned butter over the tops of the rolls.

Finally, bake the sliders for 25-35 minutes, or until the filling is hot and the cheese is melted. If the tops of the sliders start to brown too quickly, tent them with foil to prevent further browning while the sliders continue to cook.

Make-Ahead and Reheating Tips

If you’re hosting and want to prepare these chicken bacon ranch sliders ahead of time, you can make the filling up to three days in advance and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. You can even freeze the filling for up to a month; just thaw it overnight in the refrigerator before use.

Assembled sliders can be covered with foil and stored in the refrigerator for up to four hours before baking. If you happen to have leftovers, store them wrapped in foil, in an airtight container, or in a zip-top storage bag in the refrigerator for up to three days. To reheat, wrap the sliders in foil and pop them in the oven for 10-15 minutes, or use the air fryer for 5-10 minutes.