Description
Halloween Chicken Parm Sliders are a spooky twist on a classic favorite, perfect for your festive gatherings. These bite-sized delights feature crispy, breaded chicken breasts topped with gooey mozzarella cheese and zesty marinara sauce, all nestled in soft slider buns. Easy to prepare and visually appealing, these sliders will be the star of your Halloween celebration, ensuring every guest comes back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 8 slices mozzarella cheese
- 8 slider buns
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then coat in Italian breadcrumbs.
- Place breaded chicken on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Slice open each slider bun and place a piece of baked chicken inside. Top with marinara sauce and a slice of mozzarella cheese.
- Return assembled sliders to the oven for an additional 5-7 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider (110g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For added flavor, use seasoned breadcrumbs or swap mozzarella for provolone or pepper jack cheese. Leftover sliders can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat them at 350°F until warmed through.