Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders

Close up of a small chicken bacon sandwich.

5 from 1 vote

Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders

These chicken bacon ranch sliders are loaded with chicken, bacon, melty cheese, and buttermilk ranch dressing. Super rich, and super delicious, they’re an easy weeknight meal, potluck dish, or game-day snack.

Prep Time12

Cook Time30

Total Time42

Course: Family Meal Ideas

Cuisine: American / Canadian

Servings: servings

Calories: 384kcal

Author: Kelly Neil

Equipment

Measuring cups and spoons or digital kitchen scale
Skillet
Tongs
Oven-safe 9x13-inch (23x33-cm) baking dish
Whisk
Liquid measuring cup or bowl
Aluminum foil
Wire rack

Ingredients

13 ounces bacon approximately one 375 g package
1 cup buttermilk
½ cup salted butter melted
2 packages ranch seasoning also called ranch dressing powder
1 tablespoon dried minced onion
15 Hawaiian rolls or soft dinner rolls or slider buns
2 cups rotisserie chicken pulled
1 ½ cups sharp cheddar cheese grated
2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese grated
1 teaspoon everything bagel seasoning optional

US cups - Metric grams

Instructions

Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat until crisp, about 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer the bacon to a plate lined with paper towels and set aside.
Preheat the oven to 350ºF (180ºC) and have an oven-safe 9x13-inch (23x33-cm) baking dish ready.
Whisk the buttermilk, melted butter, and ranch powder in a measuring cup or bowl. Pour ⅓ of the mixture into a separate bowl and stir in the dried minced onion. Set the onion-ranch mixture aside as it's for the top buns.
Slice the rolls if needed or pull them apart if pre-sliced. Line the baking dish with all of the bottom buns. Spoon half of the plain ranch mixture evenly over the bottom buns.
Top each bun with bacon, chicken, and cheese. Don’t worry about placing the ingredients on too neatly as the sliders will later be pulled apart.
Spoon the remaining half of plain ranch mixture over the toppings.
Place a top bun on each slider then use your hands to press them all down gently but firmly.
Spoon the onion-ranch mixture over the top buns. Sprinkle on the grated Parmesan and everything bagel spice if using. Cover the baking dish tightly with foil and bake the sliders for 15 minutes. Carefully remove the foil and bake for 12 to 15 minutes longer or until the rolls are golden. Serve immediately.

Notes

Use pre-cooked bacon and pre-grated cheese to save time.

The order you put the chicken, bacon, and cheese on the buns doesn't matter.

Add some arugula for color and extra flavor.

Chicken bacon ranch sandwiches are messy! Serve with lots of napkins.

Storage

Leftover sliders can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. They can then be reheated in a 350°F oven or air fryer for about 8 minutes or until heated through. For best results, wrap in foil before reheating to prevent drying out.

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