– 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
– 1 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite brand)
– 1 packet ranch seasoning mix (about 1 ounce)
– 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
– 8 slider buns
– 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
– ¼ cup chopped green onions (for garnish)
– Optional: Lettuce or pickles for serving
Creating these scrumptious Bacon Ranch BBQ Chicken Sliders is straightforward. Follow these simple steps:
1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (180°C).
2. Cook the Chicken: Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the chicken breasts. Cook for about 6-7 minutes per side or until they reach 165°F (74°C) internally.
3. Shred the Chicken: Once cooked, remove the chicken from the skillet. Allow it to cool slightly, then shred it using two forks.
4. Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the shredded chicken with the BBQ sauce and ranch seasoning until well coated.
5. Add Bacon: Stir in the crumbled bacon, ensuring it is evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
6. Prepare the Buns: Slice the slider buns in half and place the bottom halves in a greased baking dish.
7. Assemble Sliders: Spoon the BBQ chicken mixture evenly over the bottom halves of the buns. Top with shredded cheddar cheese.
8. Cover with Tops: Place the top halves of the slider buns on the sandwich.
9. Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
10. Garnish and Serve: Remove the sliders from the oven and garnish with chopped green onions. Serve with optional lettuce or pickles if desired.
With these easy-to-follow steps, you will have an incredible batch of sliders ready in no time!