Description
Cheesy Garlic Pesto Chicken Sliders are a delightful fusion of tender chicken, melted mozzarella, and vibrant basil pesto, all embraced by fluffy slider buns. Perfect for game days or casual dinners, these sliders are quick to prepare and guaranteed to be a hit with friends and family. Serve them warm for an unforgettable taste experience that will have everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup basil pesto (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 8 slider buns
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and cook chicken until golden brown, about 6-7 minutes per side.
- Remove the chicken from heat, add minced garlic, and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute). Stir in pesto until well combined, then return chicken to coat evenly.
- Slice slider buns in half and place on the baking sheet. Add generous portions of cheesy pesto chicken to each bottom half and top with mozzarella.
- Bake sliders for 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 75mg