Buffalo Chicken Sliders

Name: Buffalo Chicken Sliders with Provolone Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb cooked breaded chicken tenders, chopped; 1/4 cup creamy buffalo sauce; 1/4 cup buffalo wing sauce; 1/3 cup ranch dressing, divided; 1 package (12 count) slider buns; 12 slices provolone cheese; black pepper, to taste; 1/2 cup butter (1 stick); 1 tsp white wine vinegar; 1 tbsp buffalo wing sauce; cooking spray, for greasing

Buffalo Chicken Sliders are a cheesy, spicy appetizer featuring chopped breaded chicken tenders mixed with buffalo sauce, topped with melted provolone, and finished with a buttery baked crust. They're designed to be assembled quickly and baked as a full batch for maximum efficiency.

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Total

30 min

Servings

12

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$22–$36

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Ingredients

1 lb cooked breaded chicken tenders, chopped
1/4 cup creamy buffalo sauce
1/4 cup buffalo wing sauce
1/3 cup ranch dressing, divided
1 package (12 count) slider buns
12 slices provolone cheese
black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
1 tsp white wine vinegar
1 tbsp buffalo wing sauce
cooking spray, for greasing

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Instructions

1
Chop the cooked chicken tenders into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.
2
Add the creamy buffalo sauce, 1/4 cup of buffalo wing sauce, and most of the ranch dressing to the chicken.
3
Mix everything together until the chicken is evenly coated.
4
Grease a baking dish with cooking spray.
5
Slice the sheet of slider buns in half horizontally and place the bottom half in the prepared dish.
6
Layer half of the provolone cheese slices over the buns.
7
Spread the buffalo chicken mixture evenly over the cheese.
8
Drizzle with the remaining ranch dressing.
9
Top with the remaining provolone slices and a sprinkle of black pepper.
10
Place the top half of the slider buns on top.
11
In a small bowl, melt the stick of butter. Add the white wine vinegar, 1 tbsp of buffalo wing sauce, and another sprinkle of black pepper. Whisk to combine.
12
Pour the butter mixture evenly over the top of the sliders.
13
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake until the cheese is melted and the sliders are heated through.
14
Remove the foil for the last few minutes of baking to toast the tops of the buns, if desired. Serve immediately.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Chop the breaded chicken tenders into bite-sized pieces before mixing with the buffalo sauces so they distribute evenly and stay moist.
Slice the slider buns horizontally all the way through (like a pull-apart pan) before filling to make assembly faster and prevent them from falling apart when serving.
Brush the butter topping all the way to the edges of the pan so every bun gets golden and crispy, not just the centers.
Don't skip the white wine vinegar in the butter topping—it cuts through the richness and brightens the buffalo flavor.

Substitutions

Provolone → Swiss cheese or cheddar (milder flavor; adjust salt)
Breaded chicken tenders → rotisserie chicken or grilled chicken breast, chopped (skip breadcrumb texture)
Ranch dressing → blue cheese dressing (tangier, more traditional buffalo pairing)
Butter → olive oil or dairy-free butter (for dairy-free version)

Storage & make-ahead

Cover and refrigerate leftovers up to 2 days; reheat in a 350°F oven for 5–8 minutes until cheese is warm and melted.

Common Questions

Can I use rotisserie chicken instead of breaded chicken tenders?

Yes. Shred or chop rotisserie chicken and mix it directly with the buffalo and ranch dressing. You'll skip the breading texture but save prep time.

How far ahead can I assemble these sliders?

Assemble them up to 4 hours ahead, cover with foil, and refrigerate. Add the butter topping just before baking; bake as directed.

What temperature should I bake them at?

The recipe doesn't specify; standard is 350°F (175°C) for 15–20 minutes until the cheese is melted and the butter topping is golden.

Can I make these dairy-free?

Substitute provolone with dairy-free cheese and use dairy-free butter and ranch. Check that your buffalo sauce is dairy-free as well.

Should I use creamy or hot buffalo sauce?

The recipe calls for both creamy buffalo sauce and buffalo wing sauce combined for balanced heat and creaminess. Adjust the ratio to your spice preference.