Chicken and Cheese Sliders

Health score
38%
Chicken and Cheese Sliders
45 min.
4
472kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your appetizer game? Look no further than these mouthwatering Chicken and Cheese Sliders! Perfect for gatherings, game nights, or simply a satisfying snack, these sliders combine the smoky, tangy flavors of barbecue sauce and chipotle peppers with tender, shredded chicken, making them a hit for both adults and kids alike.

Imagine sinking your teeth into a warm, soft whole-wheat bun filled with juicy chicken, topped with gooey aged cheddar cheese, fresh cherry tomatoes, and crisp sprouts. Each bite bursts with flavor, offering a delightful blend of savory and spicy notes that are sure to tantalize your taste buds.

What’s more, these sliders are quick and easy to prepare, taking just 45 minutes to whip up. With simple ingredients that you can easily find at your local grocery store, you’ll impress your friends and family without spending hours in the kitchen. Plus, they come in at around 472 calories per serving, making them a satisfying choice without the guilt.

So, whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue or looking for a fun dish to share at the next potluck, these Chicken and Cheese Sliders are sure to be the star of the show. Gather your ingredients, fire up the oven, and get ready for a flavorful adventure that will have everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup barbecue sauce store-bought
  • 0.5 cup cheddar cheese grated
  •  cherry tomatoes sliced
  • ounces chicken breast bone-in skinless
  • ounces chipotles in adobo canned
  • cloves garlic chopped
  •  bell pepper green chopped
  • 0.5 medium onion red chopped
  • cups broccoli (such as arugula or broccoli)
  • small hamburger buns whole-wheat (such as Pepperidge Farm Wheat Sliders)

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Coat a medium saucepan with cooking spray. Cook bellpepper, onion and garlic in pan over medium heat, stirring,3 minutes.
  2. Add chicken, barbecue sauce, chipotlesand 1/4 cup water; cover and simmer until chicken reachesan internal temperature of 165°:F, 25 to 30 minutes.
  3. Removechicken from sauce; place on a plate to cool for 5 minutes.Use a fork to pull meat off bone and shred; return meat topan and toss to coat with sauce.
  4. Heat oven to 400°F. Openbuns and set on a baking sheet covered with foil. Distributechicken evenly among bottom half of each bun (about2 tablespoons per bun); top each with 2 tablespoons cheese.
  5. Bake until cheese melts and bubbles, 4 to 5 minutes. Top with tomatoes,sprouts and bun cap; serve immediately.
  6. Self

Nutrition Facts

Calories472kcal
Protein19.33%
Fat22.01%
Carbs58.66%

Properties

Glycemic Index
31.5
Glycemic Load
1.17
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
29.852608333463%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
1.76mg
Isorhamnetin
0.69mg
Kaempferol
3.56mg
Myricetin
0.06mg
Quercetin
5.15mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:472.14kcal
23.61%
Fat:11.8g
18.16%
Saturated Fat:4.3g
26.87%
Carbohydrates:70.79g
23.6%
Net Carbohydrates:59.93g
21.79%
Sugar:23.76g
26.4%
Cholesterol:41.34mg
13.78%
Sodium:942.58mg
40.98%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:23.32g
46.64%
Vitamin C:73.13mg
88.64%
Selenium:48.24µg
68.92%
Manganese:1.17mg
58.68%
Vitamin K:51.97µg
49.5%
Vitamin B3:9.31mg
46.55%
Fiber:10.86g
43.42%
Folate:143.05µg
35.76%
Vitamin B1:0.53mg
35.07%
Iron:5.86mg
32.57%
Phosphorus:321.74mg
32.17%
Vitamin B6:0.64mg
32.17%
Vitamin B2:0.48mg
28.03%
Calcium:232.56mg
23.26%
Potassium:686.47mg
19.61%
Magnesium:76.14mg
19.04%
Vitamin A:787.72IU
15.75%
Copper:0.31mg
15.64%
Vitamin B5:1.52mg
15.17%
Zinc:2.08mg
13.86%
Vitamin E:1.18mg
7.89%
Vitamin B12:0.24µg
4.06%
Source:Epicurious