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Marry Me Chicken Sliders are one of those easy recipes that come together quickly and work for all kinds of occasions.
The creamy chicken filling, melted cheese, and soft Hawaiian rolls make them warm, filling, and easy to serve.
I love simple recipes like this because they don’t require a lot of complicated prep, especially when using cooked shredded chicken.
Everything bakes together in one dish, and the combination of parmesan, garlic, and sun-dried tomatoes gives the sliders plenty of flavor.
They’re simple enough for a weeknight dinner but also work well for game days, parties, or casual family gatherings.
If you enjoy easy meals like this, you might also like my one pan chicken and vegetables, chicken fajita wraps, or cheeseburger sliders.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Great for sharing: Perfect for family dinners, parties, or game day.
- Rich and creamy: Parmesan cheese and cream create a flavorful filling.
- Easy to make: Uses simple ingredients and comes together in about 35 minutes.
Ingredients
Find the full list of ingredients, amounts, and instructions in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Cooked shredded chicken: Easy roasted chicken makes this recipe quick and easy to assemble.
- Heavy cream and parmesan cheese: These create the creamy sauce.
- Sun-dried tomatoes: Add a rich, slightly tangy flavor.
- Provolone cheese: Melts beautifully over the sliders.
- Hawaiian rolls: Soft and slightly sweet, perfect for sliders. You can also use my homemade sourdough discard Hawaiian rolls recipe.
- Italian seasoning and basil: Adds extra flavor to the filling and topping.
How to Make Marry Me Chicken Sliders
Here are the step-by-step instructions for making this Marry Me Chicken Sliders recipe:
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
Step 2: Add 2 tablespoons butter and the minced garlic to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook until fragrant and lightly browned (Photo 1).
Step 3: Whisk the flour into the butter until smooth (Photo 2).
Step 4: Slowly whisk in the chicken broth (Photo 3) and heavy cream (Photo 4). Bring to a light boil and cook for 1–2 minutes, until slightly thickened.
Step 5: Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes, basil, 1 cup parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper (Photo 5).
Step 6: Add the shredded chicken and stir until coated in the sauce. Remove from heat (Photo 6).
Step 7: Place the Hawaiian rolls on a lined baking sheet or baking dish. Without separating the rolls, slice off the tops and set aside.
Step 8: Layer 6 slices of provolone cheese onto the bottom half of the rolls (Photo 7) and bake for about 8 minutes, until melted (Photo 8).
Step 9: Spread the chicken mixture evenly over the melted cheese layer (Photo 9).
Step 10: Sprinkle the remaining parmesan cheese over the chicken mixture (Photo 10) and top with the remaining provolone slices (Photo 11).
Step 11: Place the tops of the rolls back on. Melt the remaining butter and brush it over the tops of the rolls. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning (Photo 12).
Step 12: Bake for 14–15 minutes, until the tops are golden brown.
Step 13: Remove from the oven and serve warm.
Tips for Success
- Use rotisserie chicken for an even quicker prep.
- Don’t overfill the sliders so they stay easy to serve.
- Bake uncovered for golden brown tops.
- Serve warm for the best texture and flavor.
How to Store
- Store leftover marry me chicken sliders in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in the oven at 350°F until warmed through, or microwave individual portions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can assemble the sliders ahead and bake just before serving.
Yes, mozzarella or Monterey Jack work well too.
Chips, fries, salad, or roasted vegetables all pair nicely.
The chicken mixture freezes well, though the rolls are best fresh.
More Easy Chicken Recipes
- Honey Mustard Chicken Tenders
- Easy Cashew Chicken
- Easy Baked Chicken Parmesan
- Rotisserie Chicken Tacos
If you make this recipe and enjoy it, please leave a comment with a 5-star recipe rating and let me know! Thank you!
Marry Me Chicken Sliders
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter, divided
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup julienned sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon fresh Basil, chopped
- 1 1/4 cups shredded parmesan cheese, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 – 2 1/2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 12 slices provolone cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 12 sweet Hawaiian rolls
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Add the butter and minced garlic to a large skillet and saute over medium/high heat until the garlic is slightly browned and aromatic.
- Whisk the flour into the melted butter until smooth.
- Add the chicken broth and heavy cream and whisk until smooth. Allow the sauce to come to a light boil and continue cooking until thickened – this should only take about 1-2 minutes.
- Add the sun-dried tomatoes, fresh basil, 1 cup parmesan, salt, and pepper to the sauce and whisk to combine.
- Add the chicken to the sauce and stir. Remove the skillet from the heat and set aside.
- Place the rolls on a baking sheet or baking dish lined with parchment paper. Without separating the rolls, cut the tops off with a serrated knife and set them aside.
- Arrange six slices of provolone cheese on the bottom layer of rolls, and place it in the preheated oven for about 8 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- After removing the rolls from the oven, spread the chicken mixture evenly over the cheese layer – you may not use all of the chicken and sauce.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of parmesan cheese over the chicken mixture and top with the remaining 6 slices of provolone.
- Place the top layer of rolls back on the sliders, brush the melted butter evenly over the rolls, and sprinkle the Italian seasoning evenly over the top.
- Bake the sliders in the preheated oven for 14-15 minutes or until the tops of the rolls are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and serve warm.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for an even quicker prep.
- Don’t overfill the sliders so they stay easy to serve.
- Bake uncovered for golden brown tops.
- Serve warm for the best texture and flavor.
- Store leftover sliders in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in the oven at 350°F until warmed through, or microwave individual portions.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
