Buffalo Chicken Sliders

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These Buffalo chicken sliders, made with shredded chicken tossed in spicy Buffalo sauce and ranch dressing, baked on Hawaiian sweet rolls with plenty of melty cheese, are good for a game day crowd, or a quick and easy family dinner.

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Amanda Holstein
Amanda Holstein
Amanda Holstein
Amanda Holstein has loved baking since the age of 6 and now works for the Dotdash Meredith team as a Test Kitchen Assistant. The one tool Amanda cannot live without would have to be a rubber spatula. She calls it "an absolute essential and such a versatile tool".
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Published on January 17, 2024
Tested by
Melissa Gray
Melissa Gray
Tested by Melissa Gray
Melissa Gray is a recipe developer and food stylist for Dotdash Meredith. She began working in food publishing in 2015 and joined the Dotdash Meredith test kitchens in 2019. She has developed over 1,500 original recipes and styled in over 300 photoshoots during that time.
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
12
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These Buffalo chicken sliders are “perfect for a party or tailgate,” according to recipe cross-tester Melissa Gray. “The Buffalo chicken is the perfect level of spiciness. 

What’s In Buffalo Chicken Sliders? 

These are the ingredients you’ll need to make this Buffalo chicken slider recipe: 

  • Hawaiian sweet dinner rolls: Like so many delicious slider recipes, these mini sandwiches start with a package of Hawaiian sweet dinner rolls. 
  • Cheese: Shredded Monterey Jack cheese lends creaminess and bold flavor. 
  • Chicken: This is a great way to use leftover cooked chicken breast. 
  • Hot sauce: Heat things up with cayenne pepper hot sauce, such as Frank’s. 
  • Ranch dressing: Use store-bought ranch dressing or make your own at home. 
  • Ranch mix: Use store-bought dry ranch mix or make your own at home. 
  • Butter: Brush the sliders with melted butter before cooking. 

How to Make Buffalo Chicken Sliders

You’ll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make homemade Buffalo chicken sliders: 

  1. Cut the rolls in half horizontally, place the bottom half on a baking sheet, and sprinkle with cheese. 
  2. Stir together the chicken, hot sauce, ranch, and some of the ranch dressing mix.
  3. Spread the chicken mixture over the bottom half, then top with the remaining cheese.
  4. Place the top half over the chicken and brush the rolls with butter. Sprinkle the tops of the rolls with the remaining dry ranch mix. 
  5. Bake until the cheese is melted and the tops are golden brown. 

Test Kitchen Tips

This Buffalo chicken slider recipe was developed in our test kitchen by Amanda Holstein and tested by Melissa Gray. Here are some tips and tricks from the experts: 

  • Use rotisserie chicken to cut down on your prep time.  
  • Use any type of cheese you want. You can use slices of provolone cheese instead of shredded Monterey jack.
  • Putting the cheese on the bottom and top of the chicken creates a barrier between the buns, stopping the rolls from absorbing the moisture from the chicken mixture.
  • Make a quick coleslaw and serve it over top of the slider filling for a fun variation. 

Can You Make Buffalo Chicken Sliders Ahead of Time? 

The chicken mixture can be made up to three days ahead of time and stored in the fridge in an airtight container. Be sure to reheat chicken mixture in the microwave on HIGH for about 1 minute before assembling and baking. 

Editorial contributions by Corey Williams

Ingredients

  • cooking spray

  • 1 (12 ounce) package Hawaiian sweet dinner rolls (such as King’s Hawaiian®)

  • 6 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded (about 1 1/2 cups), divided

  • 3 cups finely shredded cooked chicken breast, warmed

  • 1/4 cup cayenne pepper hot sauce (such as Frank’s RedHot®)

  • 1/4 cup ranch dressing

  • 1 (1 ounce) envelope ranch dressing mix, divided

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Gather all ingredients.

    all ingredients to make buffalo chicken sliders gathered on a kitchen counter.

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  2. Line a large-rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil; lightly coat with cooking spray. Using a serrated bread knife, cut rolls in half horizontally, keeping top halves and bottom halves intact; place bottom half of rolls, cut-side up, on prepared baking sheet.

    rolls sliced in half

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  3. Sprinkle 3/4 cup of the cheese evenly over bottom half of rolls.

    cheese sprinkled on the bottom half of Hawaiian rolls.

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  4. Stir together warmed chicken, hot sauce, ranch dressing, and 3 tablespoons of the ranch dressing mix in a large bowl until evenly coated.

    shredded chicken, hot sauce, and ranch dressing mixed until well combined in a glass bowl.

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  5. Top bottom half of rolls evenly with chicken mixture; sprinkle with remaining 3/4 cup cheese.

    bottom half of rolls topped with chicken and remaining cheese

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  6. Place top half of rolls over cheese. Brush tops and sides of rolls with melted butter. Sprinkle tops of rolls evenly with remaining 1/2 tablespoon ranch dressing mix.

    Top half of rolls placed on top, brushed with butter and sprinkled with ranch seasoning.

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  7. Bake in preheated oven until cheese is melted, tops of rolls are golden brown, and chicken mixture is heated through, about 10 minutes. Remove from oven, cut into 12 sliders and serve immediately.

    baked until golden-brown and being cut

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

234 Calories
12g Fat
17g Carbs
14g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 234
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g 16%
Saturated Fat 6g 29%
Cholesterol 55mg 18%
Sodium 530mg 23%
Total Carbohydrate 17g 6%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 14g 27%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 138mg 11%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 152mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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