Easy Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders – Ready in 30 Minutes!
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Have you ever needed a crowd-pleasing recipe that’s both delicious and easy to make? These chicken bacon ranch sliders have saved my dinner parties more times than I can count! They’re the perfect solution when you want something that tastes amazing but doesn’t keep you stuck in the kitchen all day.
What makes these sliders so special is the combination of flavors – tender chicken, crispy bacon, melty cheese, and that tangy ranch dressing that brings it all together. My family requests these chicken bacon ranch sliders for game days, potlucks, and even quick weeknight dinners. They disappear so fast, I usually make two of them!
In this post, you’ll learn exactly how to make these irresistible sliders, plus I’ll share my best tips for getting them perfectly golden and gooey every time. Whether you’re feeding a hungry crowd or just want an easy dinner option, these sliders are about to become your new go-to recipe.
Ingredient Notes & Tips
Let’s talk about what makes these chicken bacon ranch sliders so delicious. Each ingredient plays an important role, and I’ve got some tips to help you get the best results:
Slider Rolls: Sweet Hawaiian rolls work perfectly here. Their slight sweetness balances the savory filling beautifully. Make sure to slice them horizontally while keeping them connected – this makes assembly so much easier!
Chicken: Rotisserie chicken is my secret weapon for these sliders. It’s already seasoned and saves you tons of time. You’ll need about 2 cups of chopped chicken. Leftover grilled or baked chicken works great too!
Bacon: Cook your bacon until it’s crispy but not burnt. I love using thick-cut bacon for extra flavor. Pro tip: cook extra because family members tend to sneak pieces while you’re assembling!
Ranch Seasoning Mix: We combine ranch seasoning mix with melted butter to make a sauce that’s added to our sliders before they’re baked and slathered over the top after they’re freshly baked.
Cheese: The Colby-Monterey Jack blend melts beautifully and has just the right amount of flavor. You could also use cheddar or pepper jack for a spicier kick.
Fresh Ingredients: Roma tomatoes add freshness and help balance the rich flavors.
How to Make Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders
Making these sliders is easier than you might think! Here’s my step-by-step process:
- Preheat and prep (5 minutes): Start by preheating your oven to 350°F. This temperature is perfect for melting the cheese without burning the tops. While it heats, gather all your ingredients.
- Make the garlic butter (2 minutes): In a small bowl, mix the melted butter with minced garlic and ranch seasoning. This mixture smells incredible! Set aside one tablespoon for later – you’ll brush this on after baking for extra flavor.
- Prepare the rolls (3 minutes): Carefully slice your slider rolls horizontally, keeping the bottom halves connected. This creates a base that’s easy to fill. Place the bottom portion in your baking dish.
- Add the ranch base (1 minute): Brush ranch dressing over the bottom rolls. Don’t go too heavy – you want flavor without making them soggy. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes if you like a tiny kick.
- Layer the fillings (5 minutes): Here’s where it gets good! Evenly distribute the chopped chicken over the rolls. Next, sprinkle the bacon pieces on top. Add your tomato slices, then cover everything with shredded cheese. The cheese acts like glue to hold everything together.
- Top and brush (2 minutes): Place the top half of the rolls over your filled sliders. Now brush that amazing garlic butter mixture all over the tops. Make sure to get the edges – they get extra crispy and delicious!
- First bake (10 minutes): Pop them in the oven uncovered. This initial bake starts melting the cheese and crisping the tops.
- Cover and finish (5 minutes): Gently place aluminum foil over the sliders. This prevents over-browning while ensuring the cheese melts completely and everything heats through.
- Final touches (1 minute): Remove from oven and brush with that reserved garlic butter. Sprinkle fresh parsley on top for color and a fresh flavor pop.
The smell alone will have everyone gathering in the kitchen! Let them cool for just a minute before serving – that cheese is hot!
How to Store It
These sliders are best fresh, but they store surprisingly well if you have leftovers (which is rare in my house!).
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Room Temperature: Don’t leave assembled sliders out for more than 2 hours for food safety.
Refrigerator Storage: Store leftover sliders in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Wrap them individually in foil to maintain freshness.
Freezer Storage: While I haven’t personally frozen these, you can wrap individual sliders tightly in aluminum foil and freeze for up to 1 month. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
Reheating: The best way to reheat is in a 350°F oven for 10-15 minutes, wrapped in foil. Add fresh tomatoes after reheating to avoid sogginess. You can also use an air fryer at 350°F for 3-5 minutes for extra crispy tops.
How to Serve It
These chicken bacon ranch sliders are incredibly versatile! Here are my favorite ways to serve them:
As a Main Dish: Serve 2-3 sliders per person with a simple green salad or coleslaw. They make a complete meal that’s satisfying but not too heavy.
Party Appetizer: Cut each slider in half for bite-sized portions. Arrange on a platter with toothpicks for easy serving at parties.
Game Day Spread: These are perfect alongside other finger foods like wings, chips and dip, and veggie platters. They’re easy to eat while watching the game!
Kid-Friendly Dinner: Serve with sweet potato fries or regular fries. Kids love the mini sandwich size – perfect for little hands!
The sliders are best served warm when the cheese is still melty. If serving at a party, you can keep them warm in a low oven (200°F) covered with foil.
Related Recipes
If you love these chicken bacon ranch sliders, you’ll definitely want to try these other crowd-pleasers from my kitchen:
Ham and Cheese Sliders: Another party favorite using deli ham and Swiss cheese with a delicious honey mustard glaze. They’re perfect for using up holiday ham!
Crab Dip with Bacon: Since you’ll love the chicken and bacon combo, this creamy dip is perfect for game day. It takes just 10 minutes!
Tortellini Pasta Salad: A cold side dish that’s perfect for potlucks and barbecues.
Sheet Pan Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs: A complete dinner with vegetables – all cooked on one pan!
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These chicken bacon ranch sliders truly are the ultimate crowd-pleaser! They’re easy enough for a weeknight dinner but special enough for entertaining. The combination of savory chicken, crispy bacon, melted cheese, and that irresistible garlic ranch butter will have everyone asking for the recipe.
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Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders
Ingredients
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tsp dry ranch seasoning mix
- 12 sweet slider rolls sliced
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- ⅛ tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 cups chopped cooked chicken
- 6 slices bacon cooked and chopped
- 3 Roma tomatoes sliced
- 1 cup shredded Colby + Monterey Jack Cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 °F.
- To a bowl, add the melted butter, minced garlic, and seasoning mix. Mix until combined. Set aside.
- Slice your rolls and set the top aside.
- To the bottom of the rolls, use a pastry brush to coat them with ranch dressing. Sprinkle the red pepper flakes on top.
- Top with the chicken, bacon, tomatoes, and cheese.
- Place the rolls’ tops on top.
- Use a pastry brush to coat the tops of the rolls with the butter-garlic sauce. Keep one tablespoon aside for use after they have baked.
- Bake for 10 minutes.
- Place aluminum foil gently on top.
- Bake for an additional 5 minutes or until everything is heated through and the cheese has melted.
- Spread the remaining garlic butter sauce on top.
- Top with parsley.
Notes
You can add caramelized onions, lettuce, or even fresh avocado. ● What is the best chicken for the sliders?
You can make chicken for the sliders, but make sure you season the chicken well. I really like using rotisserie chicken because it has so much flavor, or you can use leftover chicken. ● What is an easy way to add bacon to the recipe?
You can use pre-cooked bacon and pop it in the air fryer for 2-3 minutes at 350° F or until crispy and crumbly. ● What goes with the sliders?
You can serve a side salad, French fries, or as an appetizer at your next get-together. ● How Do I Store The Leftovers?
You can keep sliders in the fridge for up to 3 days. I have never frozen the sliders, but online I have found that you can wrap them in aluminum foil. You can then heat them up at 350° F. for 10-15 minutes. I would add the tomatoes to the sandwiches after they have been heated up. Oh my! Don’t we all love a good slider? Sliders are so fun because if you don’t have all the ingredients, you can add whatever you have on hand. ● Don’t overcook the sliders, as the tops will get too hard. ● Also, don’t overcook the bacon. You just want it to be crumbly.
Nutrition
Nutritional Disclaimer
This recipe was calculated using the exact brands and measurements I used to make this recipe. If you are following a strict diet please note changing anything will cause the nutritional info to change. My calculations are intended as a guide only.
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