Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders

Shredded chicken mixed with ranch dressing and bacon creates the most delicious little Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders. Add in some cheddar cheese and bake them up to create a delicious dish that everyone will love.

Rotisserie Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders

Fun Fact: Allison and I once bought a rotisserie chicken from Sprouts and ate the whole thing while driving home. Is this our proudest moment as a couple? Maybe! We love rotisserie chicken. There are so many ways to use it, and these chicken bacon ranch sliders are by far up there on my list.

I got into the “chicken bacon ranch” combo after dating Allison. There was a pizzeria in her hometown that put it on pizza. I ordered it once and loved it and I have been a fan ever since. I love creating sliders, especially during Football season and so I set out to try out this combination. I already have a few slider recipes on the blog like my turkey sliders, cheesesteak sliders, and cheesy meatball sliders. These chicken bacon ranch sliders are my newest creation and such a fun spin on that delicious pizza I tried years ago.

A lot of people prefer to make chicken bacon ranch sliders using deli sliced chicken, but using rotisserie chicken, or shredded chicken, is the BEST way for sure!

Can you use canned chicken to make chicken bacon ranch sliders?

I prefer to use rotisserie chicken or homemade shredded chicken. You can use canned chicken however canned chicken sometimes has that “canned” taste. You know what I mean? I still use it when I have it, however I definitely prefer making my own shredded chicken. You can make your own shredded chicken by boiling chicken breasts until tender or cooking them in an Instant Pot.

Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders on Hawaiian Rolls

I love using Hawaiian rolls to make cute little sliders. They are the perfect size, especially if you are making these for a party where there are so many things to try. If you are only serving these, then I would plan on people eating anywhere from 2-3 depending on their appetite. Hawaiian rolls have a subtly sweet taste on their own which compliments all the savory flavors of these sliders.

Some people like to separate the rolls and then slice them in half, but I like to separate the bottoms of the rolls from the tops of the rolls in one sheet. Then I place the bottom sheet of the rolls on a baking dish, layer them with all my toppings, and top the sandwiches with the tops of the rolls. It makes it easier when all the rolls are baked together.

If you do not have Hawaiian Rolls, you can still make this recipe. You can use one long hoagie roll, use hotdog or hamburger rolls, and even just serve the chicken, bacon, ranch mixture with some crackers.

How To Make Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders

INGREDIENTS  

• 12 Hawaiian Rolls
• 12 oz Shredded Chicken
• 1 cup Ranch Dressing plus more for spreading on the rolls
• 12 oz Bacon
• 9 slices Sharp Cheddar Cheese Or Colby Jack
• Grated Parmesan Cheese optional
• Chives optional

INSTRUCTIONS 

• Make your bacon bits. Cut raw bacon into 1/2″ pieces and cook them on a stove top stirring frequently. Cook until crispy and then drain on a paper towel lined plate or bowl. I think this works better than cooking the bacon in full slices and then breaking it up later.
• Preheat the oven to 325F
• In a bowl combine the shredded chicken, 3/4 of the cooked bacon bits, and a little less than 1 cup of ranch dressing. Mix this up and as long as the mixture is moist, do not add any more dressing. If the mixture looks dry, add a little bit more dressing and mix again.
• Cut the rolls in half so that you have one sheet of bottom rolls and one sheet of top rolls
• Using a pastry brush or a spoon, add a thin layer of ranch dressing to the inside of the bottom rolls.
• Then, cut your 9 slices of cheese into 4s, making 36 mini squares of cheese. Place one square of cheese on top of the ranch dressing of each roll.
• Add your chicken mixture evenly on top, followed by two squares of cheese piled on each roll, and the remaining bacon bits.
• Place the top half of the rolls, and add a light layer of ranch dressing on top, followed by a sprinkle of parmesan cheese all over the ranch dressing.
• Cover with aluminum Foil, bake for 20 minutes, remove foil, and bake for an additional 7-10 minutes.
• Top with fresh diced chives and enjoy

Substitutions/Variations

Instead of Shredded Chicken

• shredded turkey breast
• sliced chicken from the deli
• canned chicken

Instead of Hawaiian Rolls

• Hoagie Rolls
• Hotdog Rolls
• Hamburger Rolls
• Serve with Crackers

Instead of Ranch Dressing

• Caesar Dressing
• Blue Cheese Dressing

Instead of Cheddar Cheese

• Pepper Jack Cheese
• Monterey Jack Cheese

If you like this recipe, you may also like:

Turkey Sliders

Cheesy Meatball Sliders