Description
Marry Me Chicken Sliders are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or meal featuring tender chicken breasts cooked in a creamy Parmesan sauce, served on slider buns and garnished with fresh spinach or arugula and sliced tomatoes. Perfect for gatherings or a flavorful snack, these sliders combine rich, savory flavors with a touch of freshness in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Seasoning
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Olive oil, for cooking
Sauce
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Slider Assembly
- 9–12 slider buns
- Fresh spinach or arugula, for garnish
- Sliced tomatoes, for garnish
Instructions
- Prep Chicken: Start by seasoning the chicken breasts evenly with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning to build a flavorful base.
- Cook Chicken: Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest to retain juices.
- Make the Sauce: Using the same skillet, pour in the chicken broth and bring it to a simmer. Stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese, mixing continuously until the sauce becomes smooth and well combined.
- Slice the Chicken: Once the chicken has cooled enough to handle safely, slice it into bite-sized pieces. Return the sliced chicken to the skillet with the creamy sauce so it can soak up the rich flavors for a few minutes.
- Prepare the Sliders: Slice the slider buns in half and lightly toast them if desired to add texture and warmth. Place a generous portion of the creamy chicken mixture onto the bottom half of each bun.
- Add Toppings: Top the chicken with fresh spinach or arugula and sliced tomatoes to add freshness and a slight crunch to the sliders.
- Assemble the Sliders: Place the top half of the slider buns over the filling. Secure with a toothpick if needed to keep everything together.
- Serve: Arrange the sliders on a serving platter, ready to be enjoyed as a tasty appetizer or a satisfying snack.
Notes
- Lightly toasting the slider buns enhances texture and prevents sogginess.
- You can substitute fresh herbs for Italian seasoning if preferred.
- Offering dipping sauces like ranch, barbecue, or garlic aioli complements the sliders nicely.
- Serve with sides such as sweet potato fries, fresh salad, or coleslaw to round out the meal.
- Use fresh, high-quality Parmesan cheese for the best flavor and sauce consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Marry Me Chicken Sliders, creamy chicken sliders, easy slider recipe, chicken breast recipe, appetizer sliders, party food, chicken Parmesan sauce
