Pesto Chicken Parmesan Sliders (Printable Version)

Mini brioche buns filled with pesto-seasoned chicken, marinara sauce, and gooey mozzarella cheese, brushed with garlic butter.

# What You Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
02 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
03 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Pesto

04 - 1/3 cup basil pesto

→ Sliders

05 - 12 mini brioche slider buns
06 - 1 cup marinara sauce
07 - 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
08 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
09 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
10 - 1 clove garlic, minced
11 - 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken with salt, pepper, and basil pesto until evenly coated.
03 - Slice brioche slider buns in half horizontally. Arrange bottom halves on the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Spoon a thin layer of marinara sauce onto each bun base. Top with pesto chicken mixture, then sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
05 - Place the top halves of the buns over the filling.
06 - Mix melted butter with minced garlic, then brush over the tops of the buns.
07 - Bake sliders for 15-18 minutes until cheese is melted and tops are golden brown.
08 - Remove from oven, sprinkle with fresh basil if desired, and serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Effortless Preparation: Using pre-cooked or rotisserie chicken keeps the prep time to just 20 minutes.
  • Crowd-Pleasing Flavors: The fusion of vibrant basil pesto and rich marinara is always a hit.
  • Perfect Texture: Soft brioche buns toasted with garlic butter provide the ideal crunch and sweetness.
02 -
  • Even Slicing: Use a long serrated knife to cut through the entire block of sliders at once for even bun sizes.
  • Prevent Sogginess: Apply the marinara sauce thinly to the buns to keep them from getting too soft during the baking process.
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