This Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders recipe is a crowd-pleaser that combines the crispy goodness of bacon, the juicy tenderness of chicken, and the creamy tang of ranch dressing, all nestled between soft slider buns.
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Why this Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders Recipe is a Keeper
These Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders are guaranteed to be a hit at your next gathering. So fire up the grill, grab your favorite drinks, and get ready to indulge!
- Easy Ingredients: Ranch Sliders are perfect combination of chicken, bacon and cheese and of course this easy recipe includes ranch.
- Easy to make: With minimal prep time and simple ingredients, these sliders are a breeze to put together.
- Versatile: Customize the sliders with your favorite toppings like avocado, jalapeños, or extra cheese.
- Perfect for any occasion: From game day to backyard BBQs, these sliders are a hit with everyone. They will love this recipe as much as I do.
If you’re looking for more slider recipes, try these Korean Meatand ball Sliders,and Instant Pot Philly Cheesesteak Sliders Slow Cooker Cubano Sliders.
Can I make the chicken bacon ranch sliders in advance?
Of course you can make this recipe in advance. You can also make some of the components ahead.
- Chicken and Bacon: Cook the bacon and chicken and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Ranch Dressing: Store-bought ranch is convenient, but homemade ranch can be made a day or two in advance.
- Assembly: While you can assemble the sliders ahead of time, it’s best to add the cheese and warm them up right before serving for optimal taste and texture.
Ingredient Notes to Make Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders
With the combination of some of everyone’s favorite things, these sliders packed with chicken, bacon and ranch are sure to be the star of the show. Plus they’re easy to make.
- Chicken Breast: You will need to slice the chicken for this recipe thinly. You can even use a good quality sliced deli chicken.
- Bacon: Nice crispy bacon cut to the size of the slider rolls. Or try bacon crumbles for your ranch chicken slider.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.
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Variations and Substitutions for this New Recipe for Sliders.
Of course, you can always use try some different ingredients to make the chicken bacon ranch sandwiches your own. They are delicious and easy.
- Sweet Hawaiian Rolls: You can switch out the sweet hawaiian rolls with a brioche roll or use a whole wheat or gluten free roll for the sliders.
- Rotisserie Chicken: Make these easy chicken bacon ranch sliders, use rotisserie chicken or leftover shredded chicken.
- Cheese: Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Swiss cheese, pepper jack cheese or your favorite cheese.
- Ranch Seasoning: If you want more tangy ranch dressing flavor you can add some ranch seasoning to the top of your hawaiian sweet rolls.
Best Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders Pro Tip
Toasting your slider buns slightly adds a textural contrast and helps them hold their shape better, preventing them from getting soggy from the juices.
How to Make Chicken Ranch Sliders
These are the basic steps for making chicken bacon ranch recipe. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions.
1. Prep and Preheat the Oven
First, preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Next, season the chicken with the ½ teaspoon garlic powder, onion powder, paprika and black pepper.
2. Prepare Tender Chicken
In a large skillet over medium high heat cook the chicken until golden brown on each side and cooked through, about 2-3 minutes per side depending on how thick your chicken is. Remove your chicken from the pan and set aside.
3. Assemble the Chicken Bacon Ranch Sandwich
Slice your slider buns in half and place the bottoms in a 9×13 baking dish. Spread half the creamy ranch dressing on the buns. Place 6 of the Colby Jack cheese slices down. Next add the bacon, then add the chicken mixture evenly. Next add the remaining cheese and drizzle with the remaining ranch dressing. Place the top half of the buns.
4. Garlic Butter Topping
In a small bowl melt the butter. Stir in the parsley and ½ teaspoon of garlic powder. Use a pastry brush and brush the melted butter over the top of the rolls.
5. Bake the Mini Sandwiches
Bake for 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and the tops are golden.
Bacon Ranch Sliders on Hawaiian Rolls Recipe FAQs
Yes, you can. Individually wrap the slider without the cheese, place in an airtight container and store in the freezer for up to three months.
You can easily microwave these chicken bacon sliders or try using your oven or toaster oven. Wrap in foil and heat through until warm.
Of course, you can make a beef and bacon slider with ranch dressing.
Store the leftover sliders in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Expert Tips for Making This Easy Chicken Bacon Ranch Recipe
While this recipe stands on it’s own, there are some things you can do to make them even better.
- Toppings: Try adding pickles, jalapenos or avocado.
- Canned Chicken: Of course you can make these sliders with canned chicken or ground chicken patties.
- Lighten it Up: Use a low carb slider roll, a light ranch dressing or even a fat free cheese.
- Cheese: Add some parmesan cheese to the butter mixture.
- Bacon Bits: Use a good quality real bacon bit for these chicken sliders.
What to Serve with Bacon Chicken Ranch Sliders
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Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders
Equipment
- 1 Serrated bread knife
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Ingredients
- 12 Slider rolls, I prefer Kings Hawaiian
- ½ cup Ranch salad dressing
- 12 slices Colby jack cheese
- 12 slices Bacon, cooked
- 1 pound Deli chicken breast, sliced thin
- 2 tablespoons Butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon Dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon Garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉.
- Leaving the slider rolls connected, slice the slider rolls in half through the center so the tops are separated from the bottoms, but still in one piece.
- Place the bottom half of the slider rolls in a 9×13 baking dish.
- Spread half the ranch dressing on the bottom half of the rolls.
- Place 6 cheese slices in a single layer on top of the Ranch dressing.
- Layer on the bacon and then the deli chicken on top of the cheese.
- Add the remaining cheese and drizzle the remaining ranch dressing on top. Place the tops of the slider rolls on top.
- In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, dried parsley and garlic powder. Stir until combined.
- Brush the butter mixture over the tops of the sliders.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the tops are golden.
Christina’s Notes
- Toppings: Try adding pickles, jalapenos or avocado.
- Canned Chicken: Of course you can make these sliders with canned chicken or ground chicken patties.
- Lighten it Up: Use a low carb slider roll, a light ranch dressing or even a fat free cheese.
- Cheese: Add some parmesan cheese to the butter mixture.
- Bacon Bits: Use a good quality real bacon bit for these chicken sliders.
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