Cheesy Garlic Pesto Chicken Sliders
Experience a flavor explosion with Cheesy Garlic Pesto Chicken Sliders! These irresistible mini sandwiches feature tender chicken coated in zesty pesto and topped with gooey melted cheese, all nestled within soft slider buns. Perfect for game days, family gatherings, or casual dinners, this quick and easy recipe can be ready in just 30 minutes. Impress your guests and satisfy even the pickiest eaters with these delicious sliders that are sure to become a household favorite!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 8 sliders 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3–4 pieces)
- 1 cup pesto sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 8 soft slider buns
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375F (190C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Cut the chicken into thin strips, season with salt and pepper, and cook in a skillet over medium heat for 6-8 minutes until fully cooked.
- Add minced garlic and stir until fragrant; then mix in the pesto until the chicken is evenly coated.
- Place the bottom halves of the slider buns in the baking dish. Layer with the pesto chicken mixture followed by shredded cheese, then top with the other halves of the buns.
- Cover with foil and bake for about 15 minutes until heated through and cheese is melted. Remove foil to brown slightly for the last few minutes if desired.
- Serve warm, drizzled with extra pesto if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider (approximately 140g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg