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Looking to toss something crave-worthy on the table in under 30 minutes? These Chicken Parmesan Sliders are your answer a simple, cheesy, and family-loved meal that brings restaurant flavors straight to your kitchen. With just a handful of ingredients and less effort than classic Chicken Parm, you’ll have a weeknight winner that’s perfect for all ages. Let’s dive into the details.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Fast and easy ideal for busy weeknights.
Kid-friendly and crowd-pleasing.
Customizable: Use your favorite chicken and cheese.
Budget-friendly feeds a family without breaking the bank.

Kitchen Equipment Needed

For the quickest and best results, use these kitchen essentials (affiliate links included):

Sheet pan or baking sheets baking sheets
Oven oven
Garlic press (for fresh garlic) garlic press
Measuring cups and spoons set measuring cups and spoons set
Chef’s knives chef’s knives
Cutting board cutting board
Mixing bowls mixing bowls
Kitchen utensils kitchen utensils

Ingredient List

Ingredient	Amount
Crispy chicken tenders or chicken breast cutlets	26 oz (1 package)
Slider rolls	12
Salted butter (melted)	4 Tbsp
Garlic cloves (minced) or granulated garlic	3 medium / 1 tsp
Onion powder	1/2 tsp
Dried Italian seasoning or oregano	1/2 tsp
Crushed red pepper flakes	1/2 tsp
Mozzarella cheese	12 slices
Marinara sauce (thick)	1 cup, + extra
Parmesan cheese (grated)	2 Tbsp, divided
Fresh Italian parsley (optional, for garnish)	1-2 Tbsp

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F. Cook chicken tenders or cutlets on a baking sheet according to package instructions while you prep everything else.
Lightly spray a 12×8-inch baking dish or line a sheet pan with parchment. Slice the slider rolls in half horizontally. Place all bottom halves in the dish.
In a small mixing bowl, mix together melted butter, minced garlic (or granulated), onion powder, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes.
Using a pastry brush or kitchen utensil, coat the cut side of the bottom rolls with some of your garlic butter.
Layer 6 slices of mozzarella cheese over the rolls. Top with 1/2 cup marinara sauce.
Evenly arrange cooked chicken pieces over the sauce. Drizzle with another 1/2 cup marinara and sprinkle with 1 Tbsp Parmesan.
Finish with remaining cheese slices, then place top halves of rolls on. Brush tops with remaining garlic butter and sprinkle over the rest of the Parmesan.
Loosely tent the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes in your oven. Uncover and bake for 3-5 minutes more, until golden and cheese is bubbly.
Remove, rest a couple minutes, then cut sliders apart with a sharp chef’s knife.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and extra warm marinara in a small bowl.

Pro Tips

For crispier tops, broil for 1-2 minutes after baking.
Swap in provolone or fontina cheese for a twist.
Make ahead: Assemble sliders in the morning and bake when ready.
Leftovers keep well just reheat on a baking sheet at 300°F!

Equipment List With Links

FAQ about Chicken Parmesan Sliders

Can I make these ahead of time?

Yes, assemble them up to 8 hours ahead, cover, and refrigerate. Bake when ready.

How do I prevent soggy buns?

Use thick marinara and a sturdy roll. Brush only enough sauce to coat, adding extra on the side.

What sides go well?

Try a green salad, roasted veggies, or fries.

Can I freeze leftovers?

Absolutely! Wrap individual sliders and freeze up to 2 months. Reheat at 325°F.

Easy Chicken Parmesan Sliders : Cheesy, Kid-Friendly Dinner in 30 Minutes

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Easy, cheesy Chicken Parmesan Sliders perfect for busy weeknights. Crispy chicken, melty mozzarella, tangy marinara, and soft slider rolls combine for a family-friendly meal everyone loves.

Author: Alex
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Yield: 12 sliders
Category: Main Course
Method: Baked
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Scale

1 26 oz package crispy chicken tenders or chicken breast cutlets (Perdue or Tyson)

12 slider rolls

4 Tbsp salted butter, melted

3 medium garlic cloves or 1 tsp granulated garlic, minced

1/2 tsp onion powder

1/2 tsp dried Italian seasoning or oregano

1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

12 slices mozzarella cheese

1 cup marinara sauce, plus extra for serving

2 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese, divided

1–2 Tbsp chopped fresh Italian parsley (optional)

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Instructions

1. Cook chicken on a baking sheet according to package directions. Cool.

2. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 12×8 inch baking dish with cooking spray. Slice sliders in half, placing bottoms in the dish.

3. Mix melted butter, garlic, onion powder, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes in a bowl.

4. Brush bottom rolls with garlic butter. Top with 6 cheese slices, spread 1/2 cup marinara, and arrange chicken on top.

5. Drizzle with 1/2 cup marinara. Sprinkle with 1 Tbsp Parmesan. Cover with remaining 6 cheese slices.

6. Place top buns, brush with remaining butter, and sprinkle with reserved Parmesan.

7. Cover loosely with foil. Bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake 3-5 minutes until golden and cheese is melted.

8. Cut sliders apart and serve with extra warm marinara sauce.

Notes

Use thick marinara for less soggy buns.

To reheat, place in oven at 300°F until warmed through.

Garnish with parsley if desired.

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