Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders are perfect for weeknight dinners, potlucks, or game-day parties. With loads of shredded chicken, bacon, swiss cheese, and ranch flavor, these mini sandwiches are hearty and tasty!
It’s been a month since our last slider recipe, and it’s time to get back on track. We are currently on a mission to round up these delicious mini sandwiches in one place, and so far in our series, we have Philly cheesesteak, mini cheeseburgers with caramelized onions, and breakfast ham and cheese.
To add to the list are these chicken bacon ranch sliders, which in my opinion, are the best of the lot. While G is solid Team Philly, I can’t get enough of the moist chicken bathed in creamy Ranch dressing and coupled with crisp bacon! I may or may not have eaten half the batch in one sitting.
Chicken to use
Poaching is one of my favorite cooking techniques, and once a week, I cook a few pounds of chicken breasts using this method to have handy for soups, pasta, sandwiches, and salads.
- To poach chicken breasts, arrange them in a single layer in a heavy-bottomed pot. Add one quartered onion, a couple of smashed garlic cloves, a bay leaf, about one tablespoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon peppercorns, and enough water to cover.
- Bring to a boil skimming scum that floats on top. Once the water has come to a boil, lower the heat, cover, and cook at a barely a simmer for about 10 to 15 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the chicken reads 165 F.
- Remove the chicken from the pot using a slotted spoon and reserve the broth for soups. Allow the chicken to cool to the touch and then coarsely shred. Divide into resealable freezers and keep in the freezer for up to 3 months.
You can, of course, skip this step and use rotisserie or baked chicken. You’ll need 3 cups of shredded chicken for the recipe.
Variations
- If you want the chicken filling extra creamy, replace the dressing with cream cheese. With an electric mixer, beat an 8-ounce block of softened cream cheese until fluffy and stir in a 1-ounce packet of dry Ranch seasoning.
- I love the delicious medley of creamy Swiss and Ranch flavor here but feel free to substitute with cheddar, mozzarella, Muenster, Pepper Jack, or any of your favorite cheese blends.
- Brush the bread tops with a mixture of melted butter and Ranch seasoning. You can also sprinkle them, if you like, with dried parsley, Poppy seeds, or sesame seeds for a pop of color.
Helpful tips
- Use a serrated knife to keep the Hawaiian rolls from tearing when cutting into halves.
- Grease the baking dish with cooking spray to prevent the sliders from sticking.
- If you want more toasted bread, remove the foil during the last one or two minutes and continue to bake uncovered.
How to serve and store
- Remove from the oven, cut into serving pieces, and enjoy immediately while they’re hot and bubbly, and OH SO yummy! Enjoy them as a midday snack, party food, or a light meal!
- If you have leftovers, individually wrap the sandwiches in foil and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- To reheat, arrange the sliders in a single layer on a baking dish and cover tightly with foil. Bake in a 350 F oven for about 8 to 10 minutes or until heated through. To reheat in the microwave, remove the foil and heat for about 40 to 50 seconds or until warm.
Give these bacon ranch chicken sliders a try! They’re a breeze to make and are perfect for feeding a large crowd.
Stay tuned for more slider recipes to come! We’ve been eating nothing but these sandwich bites for the last month here at home, and I have sloppy joe, taco, buffalo chicken, BBQ chicken, Cuban, hot pastrami, Roast beef, and pulled pork versions already lined up to post. It’s going to be a delicious month here on the blog. 🙂
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup Ranch dressing
- 1/2 cup cooked crisp bacon, crumbled
- 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1 package (12-count) Hawaiian Rolls
- 6 slices Swiss Cheese
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon dry Ranch seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F.
- Spray a 9×13 baking pan with cooking spray.
- In a bowl, combine shredded chicken, Ranch dressing, bacon, and Parmesan cheese. Stir until well-distributed.
- Using a serrated knife, cut the rolls in half horizontally and place the bottom slab of bread in the prepared baking dish.
- Spoon ranch chicken mixture on the bread and spread evenly to cover the surface.
- Arrange cheese slices over the chicken mixture.
- Place the top slab of the bread over the cheese.
- In a small bowl, combine melted butter and dry Ranch seasoning. Brush over the rolls.
- Cover with foil and bake for about 10 to 15 minutes or until hot and cheese is melted.
- Remove from heat and cut into individual pieces to serve.
Notes
- Use a serrated knife to keep the Hawaiian rolls from tearing when cutting into halves.
- Grease the baking dish with cooking spray to prevent the sliders from sticking.
- If you want more toasted bread, remove the foil during the last one or two minutes and continue to bake uncovered. Nutritional info is calculated at 2 sliders per serving.
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Nutrition Information
“This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.”
Larice Murphy says
These have become my family favorites. I have to make them at least every two weeks. These are Awesome! !
Dennis Leocadio says
The recipe’s that you published are very useful and my kids love it when I served it to them.
Lalaine says
Thank you so much! Glad you’re enjoying the recipes 🙂
Andrew says
My family LOVES these! I make it with a rotisserie chicken and fresh homemade ranch dressing. Completely worth the extra work. I also use havarti in place of the Swiss. Yum! Thanks!!
Lalaine says
Thanks for the 5-stars! Yes, rotisserie brings incredible flavor 🙂