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Hot Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders are a fun option for your next party! Shredded chicken and bacon are mixed with cream cheese and ranch seasoning before being smothered on sweet Hawaiian rolls.
Sliders are perfect for entertaining! For other slider recipes, check out these Buffalo Chicken Sliders, Monte Cristo Sliders, or Ham and Cheese Sliders. And if you’re looking to spice up your spread, add some Jalapeno Popper Dip or Spicy Italian Sausage Dip to the table.
Why I Love This Recipe
- Sweet Hawaiian Rolls – I love any recipe that uses these soft and slightly sweet rolls!
- Leftover Chicken – This is a great recipe to use up leftover shredded chicken.
- Cheesy with Ranch Flavor – Sometimes referred to as “crack chicken”, The combo of cheese, bacon and ranch seasoning with shredded chicken can’t be beat!
Ingredients For Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders
- Cream Cheese – Use the brick style cream cheese. I prefer full fat for the best flavor, but you can use a Neufchatel (lowfat) if you prefer.
- Dry Ranch Seasoning Mix – You can find this in the grocery store sold in a packet, and sometimes in a larger container.
- Green Onions – Thinly sliced.
- Cooked and Shredded Chicken Breast – This recipe is a great use for leftover chicken or you can buy a rotisserie chicken to shred up.
- Bacon – You’ll cook it up until crispy and then crumble. Want a hot tip? Use kitchen shears to cut a stack of strips right into the skillet.
- Cheddar Cheese – Freshly grated off the block for the best melt.
- Hawaiian Rolls or Dinner Rolls – Hawaiian rolls add a hint of sweetness to the sliders and pair well with the herby ranch flavor. You could use regular dinner or slider rolls if you need a substitution. Make sure to keep them attached.
- Melted Butter and Sesame Seeds – The seeds are optional; if you don’t want to purchase a jar or if there’s an allergy, you can omit them. Sprinkle some finely minced fresh parsley or chives instead.
How To Make Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders
See the recipe card below for full, detailed instructions
Make Cream Cheese Chicken Mixture – Melt the cream cheese in a large pot then stir in the ranch seasoning and onion powder.
Mix In Ingredients – Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the green onions, shredded chicken, bacon, and some of the shredded cheese.
Layer On Rolls – Slice the sheet of Hawaiian rolls in half and place the bottom half on the baking sheet. Spread the chicken mixture over the top and sprinkle with the rest of the shredded cheese.
Brush Rolls – Place the top half of the rolls on top, brush with melted butter, and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Cover loosely with foil and bake for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake for another 5-10 minutes.
Serve – It’s best to let the sliders cool for about 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
How To Cut Rolls For Sliders
When you’re cutting the sheet of rolls in half, it’s easiest to use a large serrated knife.
Place the connected slab of rolls on a flat surface. Place the palm of your hand on top to keep them from moving, then use a serrated knife to slice through the middle.
Recipe FAQs
If you’re serving the sliders as the main course then plan on 2-3 sliders per person. But if you’re serving the sliders as an appetizer with other appetizer options then plan on 1-2 sliders per person.
Sliders pair well with many sides! Some of our favorite pairings for dinner are Baked Potato Wedges, Southern Potato Salad, a Wedge Salad, or Air Fryer Tater Tots.
I prefer to serve sliders warm, so you can keep them covered with foil in a warm oven (150℉) until ready to serve.
Storage
Although the sliders are best served after baking, you can keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Wrap in foil and reheat in the oven at 350℉ until warmed.
Helpful Tips
- Make ahead – You can assemble the sliders a day ahead of time and store in the fridge, just don’t brush with the butter until you’re ready to bake.
- Use small shreds for the chicken. I recommend shredding the chicken into small pieces so that the sliders are easier to bite into and you don’t get a huge chunk of chicken.
- Experiment with flavors – Instead of the shredded cheddar cheese, you can swap in another cheese like swiss, colby jack, or even pepper jack. Instead of ranch, try taco seasoning.
More Sandwich Recipes
- Slow Cooker Pulled Beef Sandwiches
- BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches
- Grilled Chicken Sandwich
- Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
- Stovetop Burgers
Hot Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders
Ingredients
- 12 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 ounce package dry Ranch dressing mix 2 tablespoons
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 3 green onions thinly sliced
- 2 ½ cups cooked and shredded chicken breast
- 8 slices bacon cooked crisp and crumbled
- 2 ½ cups sharp cheddar cheese grated off the block and divided
- 12 count package Hawaiian rolls or dinner rolls
- 6 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉. Grease a 9×13-inch baking sheet with cooking spray or line with foil or parchment paper, and set aside.
- Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add the cream cheese and stir frequently until smooth. You want it soft enough to mix with the other ingredients, but not completely liquid.
- Stir in the ranch mix and onion powder.
- Remove from heat. Stir in the green onions, chicken, bacon and 1 cup of shredded cheddar until incorporated.
- Set the connected rolls on a flat surface. Place the palm of your hand on the top to hold them still, then use a serrated knife to slice through and separate thr top half from the bottom half. Place the bottom half of the rolls on the baking sheet.
- Spread the chicken mixture evenly over the bottom half of the rolls and sprinkle the shredded cheese on top.
- Place the top half of the rolls on top.
- Brush the melted butter over the rolls and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes or until the tops are golden.
- Rest for 5 minutes before cutting into individual sliders and serving.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional Disclaimer Kristin Maxwell of “Yellow Bliss Road” is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. For accurate calorie counts and other nutritional values, we recommend running the ingredients through your preferred online nutritional calculator. Calories and other nutritional values can vary depending on which brands were used.
These sliders sound delicious and I can’t wait until football starts so I can make them!! Thank you for the great idea and splendid photos (as usual)!! You are awesome. I just baked some chicken breasts for winter recipes today, so will start with them. Gotta love anything with the dry Ranch seasoning, right? Although next time I’ll buy the Hidden Valley brand of the shaker vs the Walmart brand – not as much flavor as the HV Ranch…you get what you pay for.
You are so welcome Mich! Awesome feedback! Thank you so much for taking the time to share.
We thought the filling was a bit thick. Otherwise it was good. If I make them again I will add a tablespoon or two of milk to half the recipe.
Thank you for your feedback Rebecca!