Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders: Easy Maple-Glazed Hawaiian Rolls
These Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders on Easy Maple-Glazed Hawaiian Rolls blend savory shredded chicken, crispy bacon, tangy ranch dressing, and melted cheese on soft, sweet rolls with a glossy maple glaze. Perfect for quick family meals, casual gatherings, or game day, they offer a delightful harmony of flavors and textures that are kid-friendly and crowd-pleasing.
- Author: Barbara
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 sliders 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free (if gluten-free slider buns are used)
Chicken
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken or cooked chicken breasts
Bacon
- 6–8 strips crispy bacon, chopped
Dressing & Glaze
- 1/3 cup ranch dressing
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
Rolls & Cheese
- 1 package (12-count) Hawaiian slider rolls
- 6–8 slices sharp cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- Prepare the Chicken: Shred cooked chicken breasts or pull apart rotisserie chicken into bite-sized pieces to ensure tender, juicy bites in every slider.
- Cook the Bacon: Fry bacon strips until crisp. Drain on paper towels, then chop into smaller pieces that fit well inside the sliders.
- Assemble the Sliders: Slice the Hawaiian rolls horizontally in half, keeping tops and bottoms intact. Lay the bottom half on a baking sheet. Spread shredded chicken mixed with ranch dressing evenly on the rolls, then sprinkle chopped bacon over the chicken. Top with slices of cheese.
- Add the Top Rolls and Glaze: Place the top half of the rolls over the layered ingredients. In a small bowl, melt the butter and mix it with maple syrup. Brush this glaze evenly over the entire top surface of the rolls.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake sliders in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 15 minutes, or until the cheese melts and the top is golden with the maple glaze slightly caramelized.
Notes
- Use fresh chicken for better seasoning control, or rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Don’t skip the maple glaze for added flavor and a glossy finish.
- Assemble sliders the night before and bake fresh before serving.
- Add bacon just before baking to keep it crispy.
- Choose soft Hawaiian rolls for subtle sweetness and proper texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Chicken sliders, Bacon sliders, Ranch sliders, Hawaiian rolls, Maple-glazed sliders, Easy appetizers, Game day food, Family meal