Bacon Ranch BBQ Chicken Sliders Recipe
These sliders feature tender shredded chicken mixed with BBQ sauce and ranch seasoning, topped with crispy bacon and cheddar cheese, all served in soft slider buns. Perfect for gatherings or game day.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 8 slices crispy cooked bacon chopped
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 12 slider buns
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Fresh parsley finely chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in a slow cooker and sprinkle ranch seasoning over them, then pour BBQ sauce on top.
- Cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until tender.
- Remove chicken, shred it with forks, and mix it back with the sauce in the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, and onion powder to make the dressing.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and slice slider buns in half.
- On each bottom bun, add BBQ chicken, bacon, and cheddar cheese.
- Drizzle slaw dressing over the fillings and place the top bun on each slider.
- Arrange sliders on a baking sheet, cover with foil, and bake for 15 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes until cheese is melted and buns are golden.
- Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding pickles or jalapeños.