These easy chicken parm sliders are made with crispy chicken nuggets, melty mozzarella, and marinara sauce on buttery Hawaiian rolls. Baked with a garlic butter topping, they’re perfect for parties or busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 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
- ¼ cup butter
- 2 Tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Using a large serrated knife, slice through slider rolls to separate the top of the rolls from the bottoms. Do not separate the individual buns. Place bottom halves in your pan.
- Melt butter in a small bowl in the microwave or in a small saucepan. Stir in garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and 1 tablespoon of the parmesan. Brush some of the garlic butter onto the bottom buns, reserving the rest for the tops of the buns.
- Bake the bottom buns for 5-6 minutes, until slightly crispy.
- Remove from oven and layer with 6 slices of mozzarella cheese (or 1 cup shredded), then 1/2 cup marinara sauce. Place a chicken nugget on each bun, then spoon remaining marinara over the top. Finish with remaining mozzarella.
- Place top half of rolls on. Brush with remaining butter mixture and sprinkle with remaining tablespoon of parmesan.
- Cover with tin foil and bake for 16-18 minutes, or until cheese is melted and sliders are warmed through. Uncover and bake another 5 minutes until tops are golden brown.
- Allow to rest for 5 minutes. Slice into individual sliders and serve with extra marinara on the side, if desired.
Notes
While you can use a 13 x 9-inch baking dish, a baking sheet works better, allowing the bottom buns to crisp up instead of steaming. If using a baking dish be sure to prep with non stick cooking spray.
Use cheese slices to fully cover the bottom buns. This helps prevent sogginess from the marinara sauce.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer at 350°F until warm.
Nutrition
Calories: 272kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 468mg | Potassium: 116mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 408IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 157mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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