These chicken parmesan sliders are crazy easy to make with layers of melty cheese, marinara sauce, and crispy chicken nuggets sandwiched between mini toasted buns!
Why this recipe works
When I say easy, I mean easy. Our chicken parmesan sliders start and end with simple ingredients that won’t take you forever to prep, and it all begins with store bought chicken nuggets. Yep, we said it. Chicken nuggets are already prepared and easy to slap on top of a slider buns so you don’t have to make a mess dredging chicken. On top of that you only need buns, cheese, and marinara sauce.
Chicken parmesan sliders are the perfect little shareables for all kinds of parties and get-togethers, or even for a quick weeknight dinner. Both kids and adults love them. How could you not?
Ingredients you will need
Get all measurements, ingredients, and instructions in the printable version at the end of this post.
Ingredient Info and Substitution Suggestions
CHICKEN – You can use your favorite brand of frozen chicken nuggets here. If you want to spend extra time making your own with chicken breast, you can easily make a batch of air fryer chicken parmesan and slice it into portions small enough to fit into the slider buns.
CHEESE – If you prefer, you can leave out the shredded mozzarella cheese. We like our sandwiches extra cheesy, but the slices alone are plenty.
MARINARA – On brand with the other ingredients, store-bought marinara sauce makes the process a breeze. You can always prep your own if preferred.
BUNS – Regular store-bought slider buns work perfectly here. You can also use Kings Hawaiian slider buns, Hawaiian rolls, or make homemade Hawaiian rolls. Up to you!
How to Make Chicken Parmesan Sliders
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- Preheat oven to 375 F.
- Line a 13×9 baking dish with parchment paper, allowing excess to hang over the sides.
- Place bottoms of slider buns into the pan and top with 6 of the cheese slices.
- Bake in the oven for 3-5 minutes, just long enough to melt the cheese.
- Add 2 chicken nuggets to each bottom bun.
- Top with marinara.
- Add remaining cheese slices then sprinkle with shredded mozzarella.
- Place top buns on and brush with the melted butter.
- Sprinkle with grated parmesan and Italian seasoning.
- Bake, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes, or until cheese is melted, sauce is bubbly, and tops of buns are nicely browned.
Frequently Asked Questions & Expert Tips
I wouldn’t recommend making these sliders ahead of time due to the marinara and the layering process. The marinara will soak into the buns and nuggets as they sit in the refrigerator, causing them to get soggy. Luckily this recipe comes together quickly thanks to its simple ingredients so it shouldn’t take long to get them ready shortly before your get together!
Store leftovers in an air-tight container kept in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. The sliders may begin to get soggy as they sit in the refrigerator. Reheat the sliders in a 350F oven until warmed through, around 10 minutes or so. You can always add extra marinara if needed.
You can easily substitute the chicken nuggets with chicken tenders. Cook them according to package instructions just as you would with the nuggets then slice them into portions small enough to fit into each slider bun (if your tenders are fairly small you can just layer them on top of the buns in the dish and slice them before serving). Continue the rest of the recipe as stated.
Serving Suggestions
Chicken parmesan sliders were a huge hit at our last football party, but I definitely plan on making them for board game nights and even as an everyday dinner because they’re so easy to make.
Serve your sliders with french fries or tater tots, or pair with a roasted veggie for something lighter and fresher. Enjoy!
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Chicken Parmesan Sliders
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Print It Rate ItIngredients
- 12 slider buns
- 12 slices mozzarella cheese divided
- 24 frozen chicken nuggets cooked according to package instructions
- 1 ½ cups marinara sauce
- 4 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 Tablespoons butter melted
- grated parmesan cheese for garnish
- Italian seasoning for garnish
Things You’ll Need
Before You Begin
- The nutrition facts listed are approximate. Please refer to your individual chicken nuggets and marinara sauce for more accurate calculations.
- If you prefer, you can leave out the shredded mozzarella cheese. We like our sandwiches extra cheesy, but the slices alone are plenty.
- You can easily substitute the chicken nuggets with chicken tenders. Cook them according to package instructions just as you would with the nuggets then slice them into portions small enough to fit into each slider bun (if your tenders are fairly small you can just layer them on top of the buns in the dish and slice them before serving). Continue the rest of the recipe as stated.
- Use the parchment paper “handles” to easily lift your sliders out of the pan and onto a cutting board or cooling rack
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 F.
- Line a 13×9 baking dish with parchment paper, allowing excess to hang over the sides.
- Place bottoms of slider buns into the pan and top with 6 of the cheese slices.
- Bake in the oven for 3-5 minutes, just long enough to melt the cheese.
- Add 2 chicken nuggets to each bottom bun.
- Top with marinara.
- Add remaining cheese slices then sprinkle with shredded mozzarella.
- Place top buns on and brush with the melted butter.
- Sprinkle with grated parmesan and Italian seasoning.
- Bake, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes, or until cheese is melted, sauce is bubbly, and tops of buns are nicely browned.
Expert Tips & FAQs
- Store leftovers in an air-tight container kept in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. As the sliders sit, the more the buns will soak up the marinara sauce. Reheat the sliders in a 350F oven until warmed through, around 10 minutes or so. You can always add extra marinara if needed.
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