Garlic Butter Cheesy Chicken Sliders

Ingredients

• 2 lb boneless chicken thighs (Cut into cubes)
• 23 slider buns (The source gives a range of 23–25 buns)
• 1 cup mixed bell peppers (Finely chopped)
• 1 medium red onion (Chopped)
• 0.5 cup sour cream
• salt (To taste)
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
• 1 tbsp garlic powder (For seasoning the chicken)
• 1 tbsp onion powder
• 0.333 cup hot sauce (Adjust to taste)
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese (Plus more for topping)
• 1 tbsp garlic powder (For the garlic butter)
• 0.333 cup butter (Melted)
• 1 tbsp parsley (Freshly chopped; for the garlic butter)
• cooking oil (For heating the skillet; amount not specified)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. 2

   Place the cubed chicken thighs in a mixing bowl. Add salt to taste, black pepper, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder, then mix well so the chicken is evenly seasoned.

3. 3

   Heat some cooking oil in a skillet over heat sufficient to cook the chicken. Once the oil is hot, add the seasoned chicken.

4. 4

   Cook the chicken for 5–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fully cooked. Remove the skillet from the heat and set the chicken aside.

5. 5

   In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, sour cream, hot sauce, and 1 cup of mozzarella cheese. Mix until evenly combined.

6. 6

   Place the slider buns in a baking dish. Divide the chicken mixture evenly among the buns.

7. 7

   Top the sliders with additional mozzarella cheese.

8. 8

   Bake for 8 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

9. 9

   While the sliders bake, combine the garlic powder, melted butter, and freshly chopped parsley in a small bowl.

10. 10

    Remove the sliders from the oven and brush the garlic-butter mixture over the top of each slider.

11. 11

    Return the sliders to the oven for an additional 2–3 minutes, or until the butter is melted and fragrant.

12. 12

    Serve the sliders hot.

Notes

The ingredient list includes chopped bell peppers and red onion, but the supplied method does not specify when to add them; they are therefore not assigned to a step. The source also says the sliders may be grilled or cooked in a skillet on the stovetop, with cooking time and temperature adjusted accordingly.

Nutrition per serving

• appetizer
• main
• chicken
• cheesy
• baked
• oven-baked
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