Homemade Chicken Parmesan Sliders for a Cozy Night
These sliders are perfect for a family dinner, game day, or casual gatherings with friends, featuring crispy chicken, melted cheese, and zesty marinara sauce.
Equipment
- Oven
- Skillet
- Baking Dish
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts Cut into small, thin fillets.
- 1 cup Seasoned Bread Crumbs For coating the chicken.
- 1 large Egg Beaten for breading.
- 1 cup Marinara Sauce For flavoring the sliders.
- 8 ounces Fresh Mozzarella Cheese Sliced into rounds.
- 8 pieces Slider Buns Soft, slightly sweet buns.
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For sautéing the chicken.
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning For added flavor.
- to taste Fresh Basil For garnish.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the chicken breasts into thin fillets, about 1/2 inch thick.
- Set up a breading station: Place the beaten egg in one bowl and the seasoned bread crumbs in another. Dip each chicken fillet into the egg, then coat with bread crumbs.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Cook the breaded chicken fillets for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Spread 1/2 cup of marinara sauce in a baking dish.
- Place the bottom halves of the slider buns in the baking dish, then layer the cooked chicken fillets on top.
- Spoon more marinara sauce over the chicken and top with mozzarella cheese slices.
- Cover with the top halves of the buns and cover the dish with aluminum foil.
- Bake for 15 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly.
- Let the sliders cool for a few minutes, then sprinkle with chopped fresh basil before serving.
- Slice the sliders and serve warm.
Notes
These sliders can be customized with different cheeses or vegetables. Serve with a side salad or garlic bread for a complete meal.