Ingredients
– 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
– 1 cup pesto sauce
– 12 slider buns
– 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
– 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Fresh basil leaves, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Creating Pesto Chicken Pull Apart Sliders is an enjoyable process. Follow these simple steps:
1. Preheat Your Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cook the Chicken: In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Cook until no longer pink, about 6-7 minutes per side. Let cool before shredding.
3. Shred the Chicken: Use two forks to shred the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces.
4. Mix with Pesto: In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken with pesto sauce. Ensure the chicken is well-coated.
5. Prepare the Buns: Slice the slider buns in half horizontally, keeping them connected.
6. Layer the Ingredients: Place the bottom half of the buns in a greased baking dish. Spoon the pesto chicken mixture evenly over the buns, and sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
7. Top with Buns: Place the top half of the buns over the cheese layer.
8. Bake: Cover with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Then, remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
9. Garnish: Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired.
10. Pull Apart and Serve: Use a sharp knife to cut the sliders into individual pieces. Pull apart and enjoy!
These steps will guide you in creating these incredible sliders effortlessly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 sliders
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 25g