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buffalo chicken sliders

🌶️ Buffalo Chicken Sliders – Spicy, Cheesy, and Perfect for Game Day

These Buffalo Chicken Sliders are tender shredded chicken tossed in classic buffalo sauce, topped with melted cheese, and served on soft slider buns. Perfect for game day, parties, or casual dinners, they’re easy to make and always a hit.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Appetizer, Game Day Snack, Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 slider buns
  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded
  • ½ cup buffalo sauce store-bought or homemade
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tbsp butter melted
  • Optional: ranch or blue cheese dressing sliced pickles

Equipment

  • Baking dish (9×13-inch works well)
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spoon or tongs
  • Aluminum foil
  • Oven mitts

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, toss shredded chicken with buffalo sauce.
  3. Arrange slider buns in a baking dish. Layer shredded chicken evenly over the bottom halves.
  4. Sprinkle cheese over chicken, then top with the remaining bun halves.
  5. Brush melted butter over tops of buns.
  6. Cover with foil and bake 10–12 minutes, until cheese is melted and buns are slightly toasted.
  7. Serve warm with ranch or blue cheese dressing and pickles if desired.

Notes

Make ahead by assembling sliders and baking when ready to serve.
Swap slider buns for Hawaiian rolls for a sweeter twist.
Adjust buffalo sauce for preferred spice level.
Ideal for parties, tailgates, or casual dinners.