Baked Chicken Parmesan Sliders (Printable Version)

Crispy baked sliders with seasoned chicken, marinara sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese in gluten-free buns.

# Everything You’ll Need:

→ Poultry

01 - 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts

→ Sauce

02 - 1 cup marinara sauce

→ Cheese

03 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
04 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

→ Seasonings

05 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
06 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - Salt, to taste
08 - Black pepper, to taste

→ Breads

09 - 12 gluten-free slider buns

→ Oils

10 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

# Steps to Cook:

01 - Set the oven to 375°F to prepare for baking.
02 - Sprinkle chicken breasts with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper evenly on both sides.
03 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken breasts for 6 to 7 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked.
04 - Transfer cooked chicken to a cutting board and slice into thin pieces suitable for slider assembly.
05 - Place the bottom halves of the gluten-free slider buns in a baking dish. Spread marinara sauce evenly over each. Layer sliced chicken followed by mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
06 - Cover the layered ingredients with the top halves of the slider buns and seal the dish with foil.
07 - Bake covered for 15 minutes to meld flavors and melt the cheeses.
08 - Remove foil and continue baking for 10 minutes until cheese is bubbling and lightly golden.
09 - Allow sliders to cool for several minutes before serving to ensure optimal texture and flavor.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - For enhanced aroma, fresh basil can be layered with the chicken and sauce.
02 - Prepare sliders ahead of time, refrigerate, and bake directly before serving for convenience.