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Chicken Parm Sliders

Tender slow-cooked chicken tossed in marinara and melted cheese on toasted slider buns.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8 people

Ingredients
  

  • 3 large boneless skinless chicken breasts (can use frozen)
  • 24 slider buns
  • 1 jar (24 oz) spaghetti sauce
  • 1 Tbsp minced garlic
  • 1.5 tsp Italian seasoning for chicken
  • 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning for butter topping
  • 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese

Equipment

  • 6-qt slow cooker
  • 9x13 inch Baking Dish
  • Rimmed Baking Sheet
  • Small Saucepan
  • baking sheet for broiling

Method
 

  1. Place the 3 large boneless skinless chicken breasts in the slow cooker; sprinkle 1 Tbsp minced garlic and 1½ tsp Italian seasoning over the chicken, then pour the 24-oz jar of spaghetti sauce on top.
  2. Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours (about 360 minutes) until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
  3. Remove the chicken to a cutting board or bowl and shred with two forks; return shredded chicken to the sauce and stir to combine.
  4. Preheat the oven broiler. Slice the slider rolls in half and place the cut sides up on a baking sheet; broil until edges are golden brown, watching closely.
  5. Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Arrange the bottom halves of the toasted buns in a 9x13-inch baking dish or on a rimmed baking sheet.
  6. Sprinkle a layer of shredded mozzarella over the bottom buns, top with a generous portion of the shredded chicken in marinara, then add more mozzarella and place the top buns over each slider.
  7. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt 1/2 cup butter, then stir in 1 tsp garlic powder and 1 tsp Italian seasoning; remove from heat and mix in 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese.
  8. Brush the butter-parmesan mixture over the top buns, then bake the assembled sliders in the preheated 350°F oven until the tops are toasty and the cheese is melted, about 10–15 minutes.
  9. Optionally spoon extra marinara sauce over the sandwiches before serving.

Notes

  • You can use boneless skinless chicken thighs or tenderloins instead of breasts.
  • Any store-bought marinara works well; Rao’s and Trader Joe’s roasted garlic are great options.
  • Swap mozzarella for provolone or fresh mozzarella if desired.
  • Hawaiian rolls can be used in place of slider buns.
  • To freeze, cool shredded chicken and store in a freezer bag for up to four months.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.