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Baked pesto chicken sliders

These easy baked pesto chicken sliders are just 5 main ingredients but full of flavor! They are great for a party or game day appetizer!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Yield: 12 sliders

Ingredients

For the sliders:

  • 12 Hawaiian rolls, or substitute whole wheat slider buns
  • 1 cup packed fresh spinach leaves, roughly chopped
  • 2 cups rotisserie chicken breast, shredded or chopped
  • ½ cup prepared pesto
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

For the topping:

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
  • ½ clove garlic, minced
  • Pinch of salt and black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350.
  • Use a bread knife to cut the rolls in half horizontally and remove the top. Place the bottom of the rolls on a foil-lined baking sheet.
  • Sprinkle a layer of the chopped fresh spinach over the rolls.
  • Mix the chopped chicken with the pesto in a bowl and then divide evenly over the rolls on top of the spinach.
  • Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the pesto chicken and replace the tops of the rolls.
  • In a small bowl, mix the butter, garlic, salt, pepper and Parmesan cheese. Brush the mixture over the tops of the rolls.
  • Bake at 350 on a middle rack for 15 minutes, until the rolls are warmed through and the tops are browned. Serve warm.

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Notes

I use a rotisserie chicken to make this easy but you could also use some roasted or grilled chicken breasts.
Feel free to use a homemade or store-bought pesto.
I use 1 cup of mozzarella cheese to keep these on the lighter side but you could increase that to 1 ½ or 2 cups if you want these to be super cheesy.
You can prep this ahead of time. Just wait until you’re ready to bake it before brushing on the butter-garlic topping.

Nutrition

Serving: 2sliders | Calories: 516kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 127mg | Sodium: 694mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 10g
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