Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders

These easy chicken bacon ranch sliders are layered with shredded chicken, melty cheese, ranch dressing, and crispy bacon. One of our favorite warm, melty party appetizers to date!

Why this recipe works

Chicken bacon ranch sliders make one heck of a game day appetizer, or really any party appetizer for that matter. You can even meal prep these for lunch throughout the week or make them for dinner. I mean, seriously, how do you go wrong with the motherlode of all concoctions – chicken, bacon, ranch? Add a little cheese to the mix, sandwich it between some soft slider buns, and baste it with a buttery ranch mixture. Now we’re talking big business, baby.

My family loved these. They disappeared quickly. My youngest loved the individual portion aspect of these sliders, plus they have bacon, and we love bacon around here. They’re small and easy to hold, which makes them great for football parties, potlucks, or get-togethers of just about any caliber. Great for when you have more mouths to feed and a single chicken bacon ranch sandwich won’t cut it.

Ingredients you will need

Get all measurements, ingredients, and instructions in the printable version at the end of this post.

Ingredient Info and Substitution Suggestions

CHICKEN – Rotisserie chicken is great for this recipe, but you can also use leftover chicken or cook up some breasts and/or thighs. You can shred or slice your chicken. If you really wanted, you can substitute with deli meat chicken. But the extra volume from shredded or sliced chicken makes all the difference!

BACON – I like mine a little crispy for some crunch, but cook the bacon however you wish. I can show you how to cook bacon in the oven for less of a mess on the stovetop. Feel free to swap with turkey bacon if that’s your fancy.

RANCH – You can use prepared Ranch dressing in a bottle, or make it from the powdered packages available at the grocery store. We do use a small amount of powdered Ranch dressing mix to brush on top, so just reserve a teaspoon of powdered mix for that if you make your own dressing.

CHEESE – We prefer cheddar (mild or sharp), but you can of course swap it with your preferred cheese. Monterey Jack, Colby Jack, provolone, or pepperjack for a little extra kick are all great options here.

BUNS – With the popularity of sliders, grocery stores have begun carrying actual slider buns in addition to Hawaiian rolls, which were traditionally used for sliders. Companies like Village Hearth, Lewis Bake Shop, and Pepperidge Farms are just a few of the companies now making slider buns. Choose your favorite!

How to Make Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders

These step by step photos and instructions are here to help you visualize how to make this recipe. You can Jump to Recipe to get the printable version of this recipe, complete with measurements and instructions at the bottom.

1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Line a 13×9 baking dish with parchment paper so that extra hangs over the sides to use as handles later.
2. Place the bottoms of the slider buns into the pan.
3. Add chicken on top of the bottom buns.
4. Next, layer on Ranch dressing, bacon, and shredded cheddar cheese.
5. Add the top slider buns.
6. Mix melted butter with dry Ranch seasoning mix and brush onto the buns.
7. Bake in preheated oven for 10-15 minutes or until buns are browned and contents are heated through.

Frequently Asked Questions & Expert Tips

Sure, you can prepare the chicken bacon ranch sliders as directed, without the butter ranch topping, and store them covered in the refrigerator up to a day in advance. Allow them to rest at room temperature for about 30 minutes before baking. Just before placing in the oven, add the butter ranch topping and bake as normal.

Yes, you can freeze the prepared sliders that have not been baked yet. Wrap with foil, then place the sliders in a large ziptop bag or an airtight container. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight and bake as normal. I would suggest letting the sliders come to room temperature for about 30 minutes before baking.

Store your cooled sliders in an air-tight container kept in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in a toaster oven, air fryer, or oven at 325F until warmed through (about 10 minutes or so).

Serving Suggestions

Serve your chicken bacon ranch sliders warm from the oven, while still toasty and melty. Optionally pair them with potato chips, French fries, sweet potato fries, or fresh veggies like carrots, celery, bell pepper slices, and a side of ranch.

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