What’s the best way to make Buffalo Chicken Sliders ahead of time?

You can fully assemble the sliders up to one day in advance, then cover and refrigerate. Bake just before serving. Add an extra few minutes of bake time if going straight from the fridge.

Can I freeze Buffalo Chicken Sliders?

Yes, they freeze well. Assemble the sliders (but don’t bake them), then wrap tightly in foil and plastic wrap. Freeze for up to one month. When ready to bake, unwrap and bake from frozen at 350°F, adding 10–15 extra minutes.

Do I have to use shredded chicken?

Shredded chicken works best for even coverage and texture, but finely chopped chicken can also work in a pinch. Just make sure it’s moist enough to bind with the sauce mixture.

Buffalo Chicken Sliders for Game Day or Quick Dinners

Buffalo Chicken Sliders

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These Buffalo Chicken Sliders are packed with shredded chicken tossed in creamy ranch and spicy hot sauce, layered with melty cheese inside sweet Hawaiian rolls. Baked until golden and brushed with garlic-herb butter, they’re perfect for game day or a quick dinner.

Author: Donna
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 12 sliders
Category: Appetizer, Sandwich
Method: Baked
Cuisine: American
Diet: Halal

Ingredients

1 recipe of shredded chicken (about 2 to 2½ cups cooked)
2 cups shredded cheese, Mexican blend
1/2 cup Ranch dressing
1/3 cup hot sauce
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1 package Hawaiian sweet rolls (12 count)
2 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp garlic powder

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F.
In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, Ranch dressing, hot sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix until evenly coated.
Slice the Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally, keeping the rolls connected if possible. Place the bottom halves in a 9×13 baking dish or sheet pan.
Spread the chicken mixture evenly over the bottom layer of rolls.
Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over the chicken layer.
Place the top halves of the rolls over the cheese layer.
In a small bowl, mix the melted butter with Italian seasoning and garlic powder.
Brush the tops of the rolls with the seasoned butter mixture.
Cover the dish loosely with foil and bake for 15 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the cheese is melted.
Remove from the oven, cool slightly, and serve warm.

Notes

Use any leftover or pre-cooked shredded chicken to save time.
Frank’s RedHot is recommended, but any hot sauce can be used.
Cheddar, Colby Jack, or other shredded cheeses can be substituted for the Mexican blend.
To reduce spice for kids, use less hot sauce or omit it from half the batch.
Sliders can be assembled ahead and baked before serving.

Find it online: https://dishygoodness.com/buffalo-chicken-sliders/