Easy Chicken Parmesan Sliders for Graduation Parties
Make crowd pleasing chicken parmesan sliders using frozen tenders for a simple, cheesy appetizer perfect for large gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Total Time: 35 min
- Yield: 12 sliders 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 frozen breaded chicken tenders
- 12 slider buns (Hawaiian rolls recommended)
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Arrange the frozen chicken tenders in a single layer on a sheet pan.
- Bake the chicken tenders according to package directions until they are cooked through and crispy.
- While the chicken cooks, slice the slider buns horizontally, keeping the top and bottom halves connected if possible.
- Place the bottom halves of the buns in a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Top each bottom bun half with one cooked chicken tender.
- Spoon about 1 tablespoon of marinara sauce over each chicken tender.
- Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce and chicken. Place the top halves of the buns back on.
- In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Brush this mixture evenly over the tops of the assembled sliders.
- Cover the baking dish loosely with aluminum foil. Bake for 10 minutes.
- Remove the foil and sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the tops. Bake uncovered for another 5 to 7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Slice the pull apart sliders apart and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can brush the inside of the top buns with a thin layer of pesto before assembling.
- If you prefer a crispier top, broil for the last 1-2 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
- This recipe works well as a sheet pan appetizer for easy serving at your graduation party.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 18
- Cholesterol: 45