Buffalo Chicken Sliders Recipe
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These Buffalo Chicken Sliders are cheesy, saucy, buttery, and irresistibly easy — the kind of crowd-pleasing recipe you’ll turn to again and again for game days, parties, and quick family dinners.
Made with shredded chicken tossed in buffalo sauce and ranch, layered with melty cheese, and baked on soft rolls brushed with a savory butter spread, these sliders come together fast and disappear even faster.
If you’re looking for a simple buffalo chicken slider recipe that delivers big flavor with minimal effort, this one is it.
Why You’ll Love These Buffalo Chicken Sliders
- Quick & easy – ready in about 30 minutes
- Perfect for entertaining – feeds a crowd with very little prep
- Make-ahead friendly – assemble in advance and bake when ready
- Balanced heat – bold buffalo flavor without being overpowering
- Comfort food classic – warm, cheesy, and satisfying
Buffalo Chicken Sliders Ingredients
Be sure to see the recipe card below for the full listing of ingredients, instructions, notes, and estimated nutritional information.
For the Buffalo Chicken Filling
- Chicken – cooked and shredded
- Ranch dressing
- Buffalo Sauce
- Cheddar cheese – grated
- Stone House Seasoning – my go-to seasoning blend of salt, pepper, and garlic.
For the Sliders
- Rolls
- Provolone cheese
Butter Spread
- Butter – melted
- Dijon mustard
- Stone House Seasoning
- Dried parsley – optional
- Worcestershire sauce or coconut aminos
How to Make Buffalo Chicken Sliders
Step by Step Instructions
- Prepare the buffalo chicken slider filling.
- Stir together until well combined.
- Cut the rolls in half for filling.
- Top the bottom half of the rolls with the filling.
- Make sure all of the roll bottoms are covered completely.
- Top the buffalo chicken slider filling with slices of provolone cheese.
- Whisk together the buttery topping for the sliders.
- Add the top half of the rolls to the sliders and top with the buttery topping.
- Bake until the cheese has melted and the tops are golden brown.
- Serve warm.
Tips for the Best Buffalo Chicken Sliders
- Rotisserie chicken works beautifully and saves time.
- For extra heat, use a hot buffalo sauce or add a pinch of cayenne.
- Keep sliders soft by covering during the first part of baking.
- Use Hawaiian rolls for a slightly sweet contrast to the buffalo sauce.
Make-Ahead & Storage Instructions
Make Ahead:
Assemble the sliders up to 24 hours in advance. Cover and refrigerate. Brush with butter just before baking.
Storage:
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Reheating:
Reheat covered in a 325º F oven until warmed through, in the microwave, air fryer, or toaster oven.
What to Serve with Buffalo Chicken Sliders
- Crisp celery and carrot sticks
- Extra ranch or blue cheese dressing
- Simple green salad
- Oven fries or sweet potato fries
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. You can assemble the sliders up to 24 hours in advance, cover tightly, and refrigerate. Brush with the butter spread just before baking for best results.
Cooked, shredded chicken works best. Rotisserie chicken is a convenient option, but leftover baked or grilled chicken also works well.
Cover the sliders during the first part of baking and uncover for the last few minutes. This allows the cheese to melt while keeping the rolls soft but not soggy.
Absolutely. Use a mild buffalo sauce or reduce the amount slightly and add extra ranch dressing to mellow the heat.
Soft dinner rolls or Hawaiian rolls work best. They hold together well and balance the bold buffalo flavor.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat covered in the oven until warmed through.
Here’s my Buffalo Chicken Sliders Recipe. I hope you enjoy them as much as we do!
Buffalo Chicken Sliders
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 3/4 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon Stone House Seasoning
- 12 rolls
- 12 slices provolone cheese
Spread:
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon Stone House Seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley, optional
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, coconut aminos
Instructions
- Prep. Preheat the oven to 350º F. If not precut, cut the rolls in half making a top and a bottom. Place the bottom half of the rolls into a baking dish.
- Make the sliders. Add the cooked and shredded chicken, ranch dressing, buffalo sauce, cheddar cheese, and Stone House Seasoning to a mixing bowl. Stir together until well combined. Fill the bottom half of the rolls with the mixture. Top with a slice of provolone cheese and place the top half of the roll onto the slider.
- Make the spread. Whisk together the melted butter, Dijon mustard, Stone House Seasoning, Worcestershire sauce and parsley (if using). Spoon over the top of each of the sliders.
- Bake. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove the foil from the baking dish and continue to bake until golden brown and the cheese has melted, about 10 more minutes.
- Serve. Remove from the oven and slice around the edges of the rolls through the buffalo chicken and cheese to easily serve. Serve warm.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Enjoy!
Robyn xo
