Buffalo Chicken Sliders

Buffalo Chicken Sliders are the perfect party food for all your game day gatherings this football season! Shredded chicken is smothered in a creamy buffalo ranch sauce, topped with melty cheese, and sandwiched between two halves of a sweet Hawaiian roll. Make a batch of these mini sandwiches for a quick and easy dinner the whole family will love!

Oh, I love a well-made slider! These versatile little sandwiches are just the right size for sampling at a party. No matter what kind of sliders I make, they are always gobbled up at tailgates and potlucks!

What is Buffalo sauce?

In its most basic form, buffalo sauce is a combination of hot sauce and melted butter. It’s often mixed with garlic or other seasonings and used as a dip or condiment. Buffalo wings are probably the most well-known use for the sauce.

Now, buffalo sauce has nothing to do with the buffalo animal. Instead, the sauce gets its name from the city that popularized it—Buffalo, New York. 

Keep it simple for this recipe by picking up your favorite brand of Buffalo sauce at the grocery store. This one‘s mine!

Ingredients for Spicy Buffalo Chicken Sliders

Here’s what you need to make these delicious chicken sliders:

Shredded, cooked chicken (I like to use a rotisserie chicken)

Buffalo sauce

Ranch dressing

Old Bay Seasoning

Garlic powder

Salt and black pepper

Shredded pepper jack cheese (substitute cheddar cheese or Monterey jack if you prefer something milder)

King’s Hawaiian rolls (or other slider buns)

Melted butter

Dried parsley

For a full list of ingredients with amounts, check out the recipe card at the end of the post!

How to make Buffalo Chicken Dip Sliders

First, preheat the oven to 350°F, and prepare a 9 X 13-inch baking dish by spraying it with cooking spray.

In a large bowl, combine the shredded rotisserie chicken, Buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper (if using). Mix well.

Next, remove the rolls from the package in one piece, and using a long serrated knife, slice the rolls in half so that you have a sheet of 12 tops separated from the 12 bottoms. Put the bottom halves into the prepared baking dish with the cut side up.

Evenly distribute 3/4 cup of the pepper jack cheese over the bottom of the rolls. Next, place the Buffalo chicken mixture on top of the cheese, being sure to spread it out to all of the sides. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese and place the top half of the rolls on top of the chicken mixture.

Butter Topping

In a small microwaveable bowl, melt the butter for 30 seconds. Remove and stir. Melt in additional 10-second increments if needed until completely melted, stirring in between. Add the parsley and mix well. Gently brush the tops of the rolls with all of the butter mixture.

Bake the rolls for 10-15 minutes until the cheese melts and the tops are a darker golden brown.

FAQs

Do I have to use rotisserie chicken for these Chicken Sliders?

No, you can use leftover chicken from another recipe, or you can cook up some chicken breasts or thighs on the stovetop, in a slow cooker, or in a pressure cooker like an Instant Pot. Shred it and toss it with the sauce ingredients as directed in the recipe.

Can I make these Buffalo Chicken Sliders ahead of time?

I suggest making the chicken filling ahead of time if you need extra time, but for best results, don’t assemble and bake the sliders until right before you want to serve them, as they may get soggy otherwise.

How do I store these slider sandwiches?

You can store them in an airtight container or cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil. Store them in the fridge for 3-4 days, though the bottoms may start to get soggy. I think they are best within 24 hours.

You can eat them cold, but I like them reheated for 60-90 seconds in the microwave.

More Slider Recipes to Try

As I said, I love a good slider! I’ve spent some time creating more slider recipes you can make next time:

Ham and Cheese Party Sandwiches

Turkey Sliders with Cranberry Sauce

 Aloha Sloppy Sliders

 Big Mac Sliders

Classic Chicken Sliders

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