Description
Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders are a delightful twist on the classic comfort food, combining tender chicken with creamy ranch dressing and crispy bacon all tucked into soft slider buns. Perfect for game days, family gatherings, or casual dinners, these sliders are versatile, easy to prepare, and customizable to suit your taste. With minimal ingredients and straightforward steps, you can whip up this delicious dish in no time, making it ideal for both novice and seasoned cooks alike. Serve them warm alongside fresh salads or crunchy coleslaw for a well-rounded meal that everyone will love!
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 12 slider buns
- 12 slices cooked turkey bacon (or chicken bacon)
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper; cook until fully cooked (6-7 minutes each side). Let cool slightly.
- Shred the chicken using two forks and mix it with ranch dressing in a bowl.
- Slice the slider buns in half and place bottom halves in a baking dish. Layer with shredded chicken mixture, turkey bacon slices, and cheddar cheese.
- Top with the other bun halves. Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes; uncover and bake for an additional 5 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider (approx. 100g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg