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BBQ Chicken Sliders (Easy Budget Family Dinner)

These BBQ Chicken Sliders are one of the easiest dinners to make when you need something fast, filling, and guaranteed to be a hit with the whole family.

Soft slider rolls get layered with saucy shredded chicken and melty cheese, then baked until warm and golden. Pair them with simple oven fries or a veggie on the side and dinner is ready in under 30 minutes.

This recipe is especially helpful on busy weeknights because it works with leftover chicken, rotisserie chicken, or even canned chicken if that’s what you have on hand.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Cooking Method:
Courses:
Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 4
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year, Summer, Spring
Description

These BBQ Chicken Sliders are made with shredded chicken, BBQ sauce, and melty cheese baked into soft rolls for an easy, budget-friendly dinner the whole family loves.

Ingredients
  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 3/4 cup BBQ sauce
  • 12 slider rolls (Hawaiian rolls work great)
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons butter (melted)
  • Optional topping:
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon parsley flakes
Instructions
  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. 2
    Slice slider rolls in half horizontally and place bottom halves in a baking dish.
  3. 3
    In a bowl, mix shredded chicken with BBQ sauce.
  4. 4
    Spread chicken mixture evenly over the bottom buns.
  5. 5
    Sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
  6. 6
    Place top buns over the cheese layer.
  7. 7
    Brush melted butter over the tops of the rolls.
  8. 8
    Sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, and parsley if using.
  9. 9
    Bake for 15 minutes until warm and cheese is melted.
  10. 10
    Slice and serve warm.
Note

Serving Ideas

Serve with:

✔ oven fries
✔ carrot sticks
✔ cucumber slices
✔ coleslaw
✔ baked beans

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Taylor
Food and Lifestyle Blogger

Hi, I’m Taylor-a busy mom of two, food blogger, and the heart behind Budget Friendly Kitchen. I’m passionate about creating simple, affordable meals for families and love spending time in the kitchen, trying new recipes, and making memories with my family.