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Baked BBQ chicken sliders

By: Kathryn Doherty | Last Updated: Mar 10, 2025 | Published: Jan 18, 2021
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Baked BBQ chicken sliders are full of tangy BBQ coated shredded chicken and melty cheese and brushed with butter for a soft, delicious easy family meal or game day eats.A hand holding up a cheesy BBQ chicken slider roll

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Who’s on the team “always yes to sliders” with me?

Sliders are the perfect bite-size nosh and they are crazy versatile. They make a great family-friendly dinner, game day eats or just fun lunch meal.

Previously, I’ve shared my baked pesto chicken sliders. The recipe is just 5 ingredients and I love serving them as part of an appetizer spread for something a little more filling and hearty. And my kiddos adore these pepperoni pizza sliders.

And have you ever considered sliders for breakfast?!

These cheesy baked breakfast sliders with eggs and bacon are going to be a new morning favorite!

And if you’re a slider fan like me, you need to check out these Crunch Burger Sliders. They look delicious!

A baking pan with a 12 count of slider rolls with BBQ chicken and melty cheese after being baked

Today, though, we’re making these cheesy baked BBQ chicken sliders.

They’re loaded with tangy BBQ coated shredded chicken and then covered in sliced cheese that gets melted down for some gooey, delicious eats!

These are perfect for an easy family dinner or for some game day snacking.

Everyone will be gobbling them up!

I’m also thrilled to be partnering with Cooper® Cheese for this recipe.

Cooper American cheese on a cutting board with some apple slices

They are a deli-style cheese that’s light years beyond what you might be used to. Also, it’s made with milk and hand-selected aged cheese, so we know exactly what we’re getting.

It’s creamy, melty and has a really great flavor and texture. You will love this for your grilled cheese, mac and cheese, burgers, sandwiches and more.

They have both yellow and white cheese, and I highly recommend both. (For this recipe, I used the Cooper Sharp yellow cheese.) You can slice it, cube it or shred it, so it’s ready for whatever needs you have.

My husband even said, “I’m not normally a fan of American cheese, but this is different. I didn’t know this existed!”

So you need to try it! (Oh, and you can order it online if it’s not available in your store.)

The bottom half of a tray of slider rolls topped with BBQ shredded chicken and sliced American cheese before being baked

But back to the recipe at hand. Let’s get to cooking!

Now, I’ve got some notes, tips and substitutions coming up below on how to make BBQ chicken sliders. Just tryin’ to be helpful.

If you want to jump on down to the recipe, simply scroll right on through the rest of the text. The recipe card is near the bottom of the page, above the comments section.

Notes on making baked BBQ chicken sliders:

  • You’ll need cooked chicken for this recipe, so please plan accordingly. You can use a rotisserie chicken from the store or some slow cooker shredded chicken or Instant Pot shredded chicken.
  • Feel free to choose your favorite brand of BBQ sauce or make your own.
  • I did large slices of cheese on top of the chicken to melt down over everything. However, you could also shred your Cooper® cheese; you’ll need about 2 cups total.
  • The garlic powder with the melted butter gets brushed over top of these sliders and adds a little extra flavor boost. However, you could skip the garlic powder if you’re not a fan.

A baked BBQ chicken slider being lifted out of a pan

Now, we love these sliders "as is." They’re flavorful and saucy and delicious. (Plus, I have kids that don’t always appreciate the “extras” I add to dishes. )

But there are extras to be added here, if you’d like! Here’s a few ideas to get you thinking.

Add-ins to BBQ chicken sliders:

  • Sliced red onions
  • Chopped green onions
  • A pickle on each roll
  • Cooked pieces of bacon

And after they are baked, feel free to stuff some coleslaw into the sliders or just serve it alongside.

Nom nom nom.

Baked BBQ chicken sliders with cheese served on a white plate with a bowl of BBQ sauce for dipping Baked BBQ chicken sliders with melty cheese served on a white plate with a bowl of BBQ sauce for dipping

And of course, if you are serving a crowd (when we can safely gather friends and families together in crowds again… one day soon I hope), feel free to double or triple this recipe.

Cause I promise these little sliders will go fast!

(If you need a veggie app to serve along with these, Air Fryer Zucchini Fries are super crunchy and delicious!

Finally, if you have leftovers, they keep great.

How to store leftover sliders:

- The leftover chicken sliders can be stored, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

- You can reheat in the microwave, but they will lose any of the crust they developed while baking and will be soft all the way through. (Not a bad thing!)

- Or reheat a few sliders in a toaster oven or regular oven. Just make sure to allow enough time for them to warm through all the way.

A hand dipping a cheesy BBQ chicken slider roll into BBQ sauce

You are in for some seriously yummy sliders. I hope you give them a try soon.

Enjoy!

XO,

Kathryn

A white plate of cheesy BBQ chicken sliders with a bowl of BBQ sauce in the middle
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Baked BBQ chicken sliders

Baked BBQ chicken sliders are full of tangy BBQ coated shredded chicken and melty cheese and brushed with butter for a soft, delicious easy family meal or game day eats.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time25 minutes mins
Yield: 12 sliders

Ingredients

  • 1 12- count package Hawaiian sweet slider rolls
  • 2 to 2 ½ cups shredded chicken (see notes)
  • ⅔ cup BBQ sauce
  • 6 slices, about ¼-inch thick, of Cooper® Sharp Yellow Pasteurized Process American Cheese or white (see notes)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350.
  • In a small bowl, combine the shredded chicken with the BBQ sauce and mix until all of the chicken is well coated.
  • Use a bread knife to cut the rolls in half horizontally and remove the top. Place the bottom of the rolls on a baking pan. (You can line it with foil for easy clean-up.)
  • Add the BBQ chicken to the rolls in an even layer to cover all of the sliders.
  • Top the chicken with the slices of Cooper® cheese. Place the tops of the slider rolls on top and press down.
  • Combine the melted butter and garlic powder in a small bowl. Brush the tops of the slider rolls with the melted butter. Cover the baking dish with foil.
  • Bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes, until warmed through and cheese is melted.

Notes

Chicken: You’ll need cooked chicken for this recipe, so please plan accordingly. You can use a rotisserie chicken from the store or some slow cooker or Instant Pot shredded chicken.
BBQ sauce: Feel free to choose your favorite brand of BBQ sauce or make your own.
Cheese: I did large slices of cheese on top of the chicken to melt down over everything. However, you could use 2 cups of shredded cheese.
Add-ins: Sliced red onions, chopped green onions, a pickle on each roll, cooked pieces of bacon. Or serve this with some coleslaw in the sliders or alongside.
Leftovers: Leftover chicken sliders can be stored, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can reheat in the microwave, but they will lose any of the crust they developed while baking and will be soft all the way through. (Not a bad thing!) Or reheat a few sliders in a toaster oven or regular oven. Just make sure to allow enough time for them to warm through all the way.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slider | Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 238mg | Sugar: 6g
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Comments

  1. Erin

    January 18, 2021 at 7:48 pm

    So darn good! Perfect for serving our big family! The melty cheese was the best.

    Reply
    • Kathryn Doherty

      January 20, 2021 at 7:05 am

      So happy you enjoyed it! Definitely good for a crowd and yes, that melty Cooper cheese really brings it all together! 😊

      Reply
  2. Amanda Livesay

    January 19, 2021 at 8:07 am

    These look so delicious! I need to find that cheese!

    Reply
    • Kathryn Doherty

      January 20, 2021 at 7:06 am

      Yes you do! You can check out their site (https://www.coopercheese.com/buy-cooper-cheese-online-in-stores/?utm_source=familyfood&utm_medium=parentinginfluencers&utm_campaign=mediavine) to see if it's in stores near you or just order it online. It's a big block of cheese but we really go through it!

      Reply
  3. katerina @ diethood.com

    January 19, 2021 at 1:11 pm

    YUM!! These Baked BBQ Chicken Sliders are incredibly delicious!!

    Reply
    • Kathryn Doherty

      January 20, 2021 at 7:06 am

      Thank you! So happy to hear it! 😊

      Reply
  4. Beti | easyweeknightrecipes

    January 19, 2021 at 1:11 pm

    These would not last long at our house!! Such a fantastic recipe!! YUM!

    Reply
    • Kathryn Doherty

      January 20, 2021 at 7:06 am

      They do go fast! A warm, melty BBQ chicken slider - who can resist?!

      Reply
  5. Toni

    January 19, 2021 at 3:42 pm

    This was a huge hit at my house! My kids can't wait to have it again!!!

    Reply
    • Kathryn Doherty

      January 20, 2021 at 7:07 am

      I'm so happy to hear it! Thanks so much for sharing!

      Reply
  6. Kevin

    January 25, 2021 at 11:53 am

    These sliders are happening every football weekend! These were so good and full of flavor!

    Reply
    • Kathryn Doherty

      January 25, 2021 at 1:40 pm

      Yay, glad to hear they were a hit! And yes, they are great for football game days! 😊

      Reply
  7. Sandra

    January 26, 2021 at 8:39 am

    Everyone at my house seriously loved it! Will definitely make it again!

    Reply
    • Kathryn Doherty

      January 27, 2021 at 9:08 am

      I'm so happy to hear that Sandra! Thanks so much for sharing!

      Reply
  8. Holly

    February 06, 2021 at 10:12 am

    Oh wow - those sliders are making me drool! They look like the perfect meal for game day!!

    Reply
    • Kathryn Doherty

      February 09, 2021 at 8:33 am

      They are great for game day! Or just a lazy day dinner 😊

      Reply
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