Easy Buffalo Chicken Sliders Recipe

Looking for the perfect Buffalo Chicken Sliders recipe for game day, parties, or an easy weeknight dinner? These cheesy, flavor-packed sliders are loaded with tender shredded chicken, creamy ranch, and bold spicy buffalo sauce, all layered onto soft Hawaiian rolls and baked until warm, melty, and golden brown. Whether you’re using cooked chicken breasts, rotisserie chicken, or even leftover chicken, this simple recipe comes together with minimal prep and big flavor.

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Buffalo Chicken Sliders

I love a good sliders recipe, and I love a good chicken sandwich, so these Buffalo Chicken Sliders are basically the best of both worlds. They’re easy to make, packed with flavor, and always one of the first things to disappear whenever I serve them.

These crowd-pleasing sliders are layered with juicy, shredded chicken tossed in creamy ranch and buffalo sauce, topped with plenty of melty cheese, and baked on soft Hawaiian rolls until golden brown. The sweet rolls balance the spicy buffalo flavor so well, making every bite cheesy, buttery, and seriously hard to resist.

They’re perfect for game day, a Super Bowl watch party, family dinners, or any time you need an easy recipe that feeds a crowd. The best part? You only need a handful of simple ingredients from the grocery store and just a few minutes of prep time before the oven does the rest.

Why You’ll Love This Buffalo Chicken Slider Recipe

There are countless buffalo chicken recipes, but these sliders have become a favorite for several reasons:

• Ready in under 30 minutes
• Great for feeding a crowd
• Perfect for a game-day party
• Made with easy-to-find ingredients
• Great use for leftover chicken
• Packed with creamy, spicy flavor
• Simple prep and easy assembly

These individual sliders are loaded with flavor in every bite.

Ingredients

To make this delicious buffalo chicken slider recipe, gather:

• Cooked, shredded chicken breasts or shredded rotisserie chicken
• Buffalo sauce or your favorite hot sauce (Kinders Buttery Buffalo Sauce is our favorite!)
• Ranch dressing
• Salt
• Hawaiian rolls (or other slider buns or soft dinner rolls)
• Pepperjack Cheese (slices)
• Butter, melted
• Garlic powder
• Mustard powder

Optional toppings and additions:

• Green onions
• Blue cheese crumbles or blue cheese dressing

Find the complete recipe with ingredient measurements in the recipe card below.

Chicken Options for the Recipe

One of the things that makes these sliders such a great way to feed a crowd is their flexibility.

• Pre-cooked or leftover chicken breasts work well.  You can cook them in a slow cooker for a hands-off approach. Just add the chicken with a little bit of broth and let it cook low and slow until it easily pulls apart. Once cooked, use two forks to shred chicken into tender pieces. You can also easily shred pre-cooked chicken with the paddle attachment of a stand mixer.
• Rotisserie chicken is also a great option – grab a whole one at the grocery store, or you can even buy pre-pulled chicken to save even more time.

How to Make Buffalo Chicken Sliders

​You can easily prep these sandwiches in 10 minutes and be eating them in under half an hour!

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. Add the chicken, buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, and salt to a large mixing bowl and stir until well combined. Set aside.
3. Place the rolls on a baking sheet or 9×13-inch baking dish lined with parchment paper. Without separating the rolls, cut the tops off with a serrated knife and set them aside.
4. Arrange half of the cheese slices on top of the bottom section of the rolls and place them in the preheated oven for 6 minutes or until the cheese melts.
5. Spread the chicken mixture evenly over the bottom layer of rolls.

6. Add another layer of cheese on top of the shredded buffalo chicken.
7. Place the top layer of rolls on top of the sliders and brush the melted butter over the top.
8. Combine the garlic powder and mustard powder in a small bowl and sprinkle them evenly over the sliders.
9. Bake the sliders in the preheated oven for 12 minutes or until the tops are golden brown and all the cheese is fully melted.

9. Serve the sliders with extra ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing for dipping.

Pro Tips

Want to change things up? Try these ideas:

• Add diced or sliced jalapeños into the shredded chicken for more heat
• Sprinkle on green onions after baking
• Swap Ranch for creamy blue cheese dressing
• Add blue cheese crumbles for extra tangy flavor
• Use mozzarella cheese or Monterey Jack cheese for a milder option

The sweet rolls paired with spicy buffalo filling create an amazing tangy flavor combination!

Storage and Leftovers

Store leftover sliders covered in the refrigerator for up to three days. Leftover filling also works great in wraps, salads, or stuffed baked potatoes.

Instead of shredded chicken, you can even chop the chicken into smaller bite-sized pieces before assembling if you prefer a more textured dish.

Whether you’re hosting game day, preparing for the Super Bowl, or need a quick weeknight meal, this Buffalo Chicken Sliders recipe is guaranteed to become a repeat favorite.

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