Description
Delicious cheesy sliders made with garlic, pesto, and tender chicken breast, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 8 soft slider buns
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix chicken breasts with minced garlic and pesto until well-coated; let marinate for 10 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Slice slider buns in half; place cooked chicken on the bottom half of each bun and top with shredded cheese.
- Bake assembled sliders in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve warm, optionally drizzled with extra pesto.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider using a homemade pesto.
- You can substitute chicken with turkey for a leaner option.
- These sliders can be served with a side salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Cheesy Garlic Pesto Chicken Sliders, Chicken Sliders, Pesto Chicken, Easy Dinner Recipe