Description
These Buffalo Chicken Sliders are a perfect blend of spicy buffalo sauce, creamy cheese, and tender shredded chicken served on soft slider buns. Ideal as a party appetizer or game day treat, they combine slow-cooked or pressure-cooked chicken with a tangy buffalo kick, finished off with a baking step for a warm, slightly crispy slider experience.
Ingredients
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Chicken Mixture
- 3 cups shredded boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cooked)
- 1/4 cup buffalo sauce
- 2 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
Slider Assembly
- 12 slider buns
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for warming and crisping the sliders.
- Combine Ingredients: In a slow cooker or Instant Pot, add the cooked shredded chicken, minced garlic, and buffalo sauce. Stir everything together to ensure the chicken is well coated with the sauce.
- Cook the Chicken: If using a slow cooker, set it on low and cook for 6 hours. For Instant Pot users, cook on high pressure for 15 minutes followed by a natural pressure release for tender and flavorful chicken.
- Mix in Cream Cheese: Once cooked, shred the chicken further if not done already. Stir in the softened cream cheese until fully combined, adding creamy richness to the spicy mixture.
- Assemble the Sliders: Spoon the buffalo chicken mixture generously onto each slider bun and add a dollop of sour cream on top to balance the heat.
- Bake Sliders: Arrange the assembled sliders on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes until the buns are warm and slightly crispy, enhancing the texture.
Notes
- You can prepare the chicken mixture ahead of time and refrigerate it until ready to assemble and bake.
- Adjust the amount of buffalo sauce to your preferred spice level.
- For a healthier option, use low-fat cream cheese and sour cream.
- These sliders can be served with celery sticks and blue cheese dressing for an authentic buffalo experience.
- If you prefer a quicker method, use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken instead of cooking chicken breasts yourself.
