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Cheesy Garlic Pesto Chicken Sliders: An Amazing Ultimate Recipe


  • Author: Luna
  • Total Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

– 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
– 1 cup pesto sauce
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
– 1 cup sliced provolone cheese
– 12 slider buns
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Fresh basil leaves, for garnish (optional)


Instructions

Creating these Cheesy Garlic Pesto Chicken Sliders is straightforward when you follow these simple steps:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Prepare Chicken: Season the boneless chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
3. Cook Chicken: In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and no longer pink in the center.
4. Add Garlic: In the last minute of cooking, add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant.
5. Shred Chicken: Remove the chicken from the skillet, allow it to cool slightly, then shred it with two forks.
6. Mix with Pesto: In a bowl, combine the shredded chicken with pesto sauce, mixing thoroughly to coat.
7. Prepare Buns: Slice the slider buns in half and place the bottom halves on a baking sheet.
8. Add Chicken: Spoon the pesto chicken mixture evenly over the bottom halves of the buns.
9. Layer Cheese: Top the chicken with a generous layer of shredded mozzarella and a slice of provolone cheese.
10. Cover with Buns: Place the top halves of the slider buns over the cheese.
11. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the buns are golden brown.
12. Garnish: Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired.
13. Serve: Cut the sliders apart and serve warm.

These steps will guide you in creating these incredible sliders effortlessly.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 12 sliders
  • Calories: 350 kcal
  • Fat: 15g
  • Protein: 25g