Description
These Cheesy Garlic Pesto Chicken Sliders are a delicious appetizer or main dish option for any gathering. Tender chicken mixed with flavorful pesto, garlic, and melted mozzarella cheese, all sandwiched between slider rolls, create a mouthwatering treat.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 12 count package slider rolls
- 6 Tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 4 cloves garlic finely minced
- 2 tsp minced fresh parsley
- 2/3 cup basil pesto (divided)
- 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat: Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Mix Ingredients: In a bowl, combine melted butter, garlic, parsley, half of the pesto, shredded chicken, mozzarella, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble Sliders: Slice the slider rolls in half, spread remaining pesto on one side, and spoon chicken mixture onto the rolls.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for about 15-20 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Serve: Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- You can customize these sliders by adding your favorite toppings like sliced tomatoes or avocado.
- For a crispier texture, you can brush the tops of the sliders with extra melted butter before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg