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Savory Crack Chicken Sliders with Bacon and Ranch

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These savory crack chicken sliders combine smoky bacon, creamy ranch, and tender shredded chicken on soft slider buns for a perfect game day snack that’s quick and easy to make.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie works great)
  • 6 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked crisp and chopped
  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 2 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 12 small slider buns, split and toasted (King’s Hawaiian buns recommended)

Instructions

  1. Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 6–8 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain, then chop into bite-sized pieces. Save about 1 tablespoon of the bacon fat in the pan.
  2. In the same skillet with reserved bacon fat, add shredded chicken. Stir in garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Warm over medium heat for about 3 minutes until heated through.
  3. Transfer warm chicken to a large mixing bowl. Add softened cream cheese, ranch dressing, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped bacon, and sliced green onions. Stir until combined and creamy.
  4. Split slider buns and toast them lightly in a skillet or oven until golden and slightly crisp, about 3 minutes.
  5. Spoon a generous amount of the chicken mixture onto the bottom half of each bun. Top with the other half and press lightly to secure.
  6. Optional: Place assembled sliders in a baking dish and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 5–7 minutes until cheese melts and sliders are warmed through.
  7. Serve immediately while warm.

Notes

Toast buns to prevent sogginess. Warm chicken before mixing to soften cream cheese and meld flavors. Use thick-cut bacon for best texture. Baking sliders is optional for melty cheese finish. Prepare filling ahead but toast and assemble buns just before serving for freshness. Dairy-free and low-carb substitutions available.

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