These Chicken Parm Sliders are so quick and easy. They take less than 10 ingredients and 30 minutes to make; perfect for busy weeknights!
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Why this Chicken Parm Slider Recipe is a Keeper
This chicken sliders recipe is fun for a party or for an easy weeknight meal. I love this recipe because it takes about 30 minutes to finish and they’re so easy to prepare.
- 30 Minute Meal: It takes about 5 minutes to prep these chicken parm sandwiches and about 20 minutes in the oven.
- Easy Ingredients: You’ll need a few super easy ingredients to make these chicken sliders.
- Family Friendly: Baked chicken parmesan sliders are always a family favorite since they’re a classic.
- Adaptable: Chicken parmesan sliders are an easy meal to customize to you and your family.
- Makes Great Leftovers: These sliders are the perfect leftover lunch for the next day.
If you’re looking for more parmesan recipes, try these Veal Parm, Parmesan Herb Crusted Chicken and Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta.
How Do I Keep the Sliders from Getting Soggy?
If you follow the recipe and put a slice of cheese under the chicken and on top of the marinara, it will protect the slider rolls. If the marinara is on the top or the bottom and is touching the bun too much it will cause the buns to get soggy.
Ingredient Notes for Chicken Parmesan Sliders
You will only need 9 super easy ingredients to make chicken parm recipes. You may already have some of these ingredients laying around your kitchen but you may also need to go to the store and grab a couple things.
- Hawaiian Rolls: I love using Hawaiian rolls for these, but you can use whatever sandwich rolls or buns that you like.
- Chicken Tenders: You will want to cook your chicken tenders ahead of time, that way they’re ready to be shredded.
- Marinara Sauce: Marinara works best for this recipe. However, if in a pinch, you can use spaghetti sauce.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.
Variations and Substitutions to Make Chicken Parmesan Sliders
There’s a few easy ways to customize these homemade chicken dinner rolls. They’re easy to change up by simply mixing up the meat or cheese!
- Jar Sauce: Instead of using a jar of marinara, like we are in this recipe, you can easily make your own!
- Different Cheeses: Try this recipe with shredded parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese or a blend of mozzarella and parmesan.
- Crispy Chicken Tenders: Instead of frozen chicken tenders or crispy chicken strips, try making this recipe using shredded rotisserie chicken, chicken nuggets or chicken patties.
Pro Tip
Line your baking sheet with foil for easy cleanup. Bake the sliders until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the buns are golden brown.
How to Make Easy Chicken Parmesan Sliders
Cheesy chicken parmesan sliders are made in just 3 simple steps. This recipe is super easy to follow; making these is a breeze!
These are the basic steps for making Chicken Parm Sliders. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions.
1. Preheat Oven and Prep Dish
Preheat the oven to 350° and grab a 9×13 baking dish and set aside. Cook your breaded chicken tenders according to the package.
Using a knife, cut the entire thing of hawaiian sweet rolls in half. Place the bottom halves of the rolls in the baking dish and set the top of the rolls aside.
2. Assemble the Sandwiches
Add 6 slices of provolone cheese to the bottom half. Lightly shred the precooked chicken tenders with your hands and place the chicken tenders on top of the cheese. Layer the marinara and 6 more slices of provolone cheese on top. Top with the top buns.
3. Make Garlic Butter and Bake
In a small bowl, melt the butter. Mix together the melted butter, salt, garlic and grated parmesan. Brush the tops of the buns with the butter mixture.
Place in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the top is slightly golden brown and the cheese is melted. Remove from the oven and slice and serve!
Recipe FAQs to Make the Best Chicken Parm Slider
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days.
I like to reheat mine either in the oven at 350 until they’re warm or in the microwave heating in 1 minute intervals. If you’re using the oven, line your pan with foil and bake.
Your sliders could be falling apart because you didn’t put both layers of cheese on, or the cheese didn’t melt. The cheese will act as “glue” to keep your slider together.
Yes! Breaded chicken will give you more flavor than just grilled chicken breasts.
Expert Tips for Making This Chicken Parmesan Sliders Recipe
- Double this Recipe: This is a great recipe for a crowd. Simply increase the ingredients proportionately and split it into two baking dishes before baking.
- Slicing Tip: Use a sharp serrated knife to separate cutting along perforations.
- Extra Sauce: Serve with additional warm marinara sauce on the side.
- Alternate Cooking Method: Make these mini chicken sandwiches in the air fryer.
- Extra Seasoning: You can add more garlic or garlic powder if you’d like. Sprinkling with onions or adding onion powder would be great on this.
- Other Meat: Try turning this recipe into meatball sliders or even mini burgers.
- Spice: You can add red pepper flakes or Italian seasoning to this for a spice.
What to Serve with Chicken Parm Sandwich
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Chicken Parm Sliders
Equipment
- Small mixing bowl
- Pastry Brush
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Ingredients
- 1 12-count package Hawaiian slider rolls
- 1 pound Cooked chicken tenders, shredded
- 1 cup Marinara sauce
- 12 Provolone cheese slices
- ¼ cup Salted butter, melted
- 1½ teaspoons Sea salt
- 2 tablespoons Garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped, optional garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Without separating the individual rolls, slice the entire package horizontally to create one top and one bottom layer. Place the bottom half in the prepared baking dish.
- Layer 6 slices of provolone cheese over the bottom rolls. Evenly distribute the shredded chicken over the cheese, then spoon the marinara sauce over the chicken. Top with the remaining 6 slices of provolone cheese and place the top half of the rolls over the filling.
- In a small mixing bowl, stir together the melted butter, sea salt, minced garlic, and grated Parmesan cheese until well combined.
- Brush the butter mixture evenly over the tops of the rolls.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the tops are lightly golden.
- Let the sliders rest for 5 minutes before slicing apart. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired, and serve with additional warm marinara sauce for dipping.
Christina’s Notes
Use a serrated knife to slice the rolls while keeping them connected. This makes assembling the sliders much easier.
For extra flavor, sprinkle a little Italian seasoning or crushed red pepper flakes into the butter mixture before brushing it over the rolls.
Serve with warm marinara sauce on the side for dipping.
These sliders can be assembled up to 24 hours in advance. Cover and refrigerate, then brush with the butter mixture just before baking.
Store leftover sliders in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until heated through.
Freezing is not recommended, as the rolls can become soggy after thawing.
- Scale the recipe: Simply adjust the serving size in the recipe card and the ingredients will update automatically.
- Make your own All Purpose Seasoning: When a recipe calls for All Purpose Seasoning, you can use my homemade All Purpose Seasoning recipe or substitute salt and pepper to taste.
- Meat doneness: I always use a meat thermometer to test for doneness when cooking meat.
- Use unsalted butter: I use unsalted butter so I can control the salt level in the recipe.
- Preheat the oven: Unless otherwise noted, always preheat your oven before baking.
For more helpful information about this recipe, such as variations, substitutions and other pro-tips, check out the blog post.