Chicken Parm Sliders with Chicken Nuggets Recipe
These Chicken Parm Sliders with Chicken Nuggets are a fun and delicious twist on the classic chicken parmesan. Perfect for parties or family dinners, these sliders feature crispy chicken nuggets layered with marinara sauce, melted mozzarella cheese, and a garlic-butter brushed Hawaiian roll baked to perfection. Ready in just 45 minutes, they’re an easy and crowd-pleasing meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 sliders
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Chicken Sliders
- 12 chicken nuggets (prepared according to package instructions)
- 12 Hawaiian rolls (12 oz package)
- 1 cup marinara sauce, divided
- 12 slices mozzarella cheese (or 2 cups shredded), divided
Butter Topping
- ¼ cup butter
- 2 Tablespoons grated parmesan cheese, divided
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350℉. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Rolls: Using a large serrated knife, carefully slice through the slider rolls horizontally to separate the tops from the bottoms, but do not separate the individual buns within each half. Place the bottom halves on the prepared sheet pan.
- Make Garlic Butter: Melt the butter either in the microwave or on the stovetop. Stir in the garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and 1 tablespoon of grated parmesan cheese. Brush some of this garlic butter mixture onto the bottom halves of the buns, reserving the rest for the tops.
- Toast Bottom Buns: Bake the bottom buns in the oven for 5-6 minutes until they become slightly crispy. This helps create a sturdy base for the sliders.
- Assemble Sliders: Remove the buns from the oven. Layer 6 slices of mozzarella cheese (or 1 cup shredded) evenly over the bottom buns, then spread ½ cup of marinara sauce on top. Place one cooked chicken nugget on each bun, spoon the remaining marinara sauce over the nuggets, and finish with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
- Finish Assembly: Place the top halves of the rolls over the assembled sliders. Brush the tops with the remaining garlic butter mixture and sprinkle with the remaining tablespoon of parmesan cheese.
- Bake Covered: Cover the sliders with tin foil and bake for 16-18 minutes, or until the cheese is completely melted and the sliders are warmed through.
- Bake Uncovered: Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes to brown and crisp the tops of the sliders.
- Rest and Serve: Allow the sliders to rest for 5 minutes after baking. Then slice into individual sliders and serve warm, optionally with extra marinara sauce on the side for dipping.
Notes
- For a healthier option, bake the chicken nuggets instead of frying.
- Use freshly grated parmesan for best flavor in the garlic butter mixture.
- You can substitute Hawaiian rolls with any soft slider buns if unavailable.
- For extra flavor, add fresh basil or oregano to the marinara sauce.
- These sliders can be assembled ahead of time and baked just before serving.
