Description
Delicious handheld sliders made with garlic knot dough, savory shredded chicken, marinara sauce, and melted cheese, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound cooked chicken, shredded (about 454 g)
- 1 cup marinara sauce (240 ml)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (about 226 g)
- 1 package garlic knots (store-bought or homemade) — typically 8 knots
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (about 22 g)
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment or lightly grease it.
- In a medium bowl, combine the shredded chicken with the marinara sauce until evenly coated.
- Flatten each garlic knot slightly to create a pocket for filling.
- Place a generous spoonful (about 2–3 tablespoons) of the chicken-marinara mixture on the lower half of each knot.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella over the chicken on each knot.
- Fold the other half of the knot over to enclose the filling, pressing lightly.
- Arrange the assembled sliders seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Evenly sprinkle the tops with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the tops are golden.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves and let rest 2–3 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use leftover rotisserie chicken for convenience; avoid over-stuffing the sliders to prevent bursting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 sliders
- Calories: 692
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 61g
- Cholesterol: 85mg