How do I keep the bottom buns from getting soggy?

The bottom layer of cheese acts as a barrier between the marinara and the bun, which helps a lot. Make sure your chicken tenders are crispy (not steaming hot out of the oven with moisture), and don't overdo the marinara sauce. Also, serve these right away after baking for the best results.

What's the best way to cut these into individual sliders?

Use a sharp serrated knife and cut along the natural divisions of the Hawaiian rolls. If you want cleaner cuts, let them cool for 2-3 minutes after baking so the cheese sets slightly, making them easier to separate.

Chicken Parmesan Sliders (Just 6 Ingredients in 35 Minutes!)

Name: Chicken Parmesan Sliders Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 16 oz. frozen chicken tenders; 12 oz. Hawaiian sweet rolls; 1/4 cup butter, melted; 1 tsp. garlic salt; 2 cups marinara sauce; 12 slices mozzarella cheese slices

Description

These easy chicken Parm sliders have layers of crispy chicken, melty mozzarella, marinara, and garlic butter – baked until golden brown.

Ingredients

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16 oz. frozen chicken tenders
12 oz. Hawaiian sweet rolls
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 tsp. garlic salt
2 cups marinara sauce
12 slices mozzarella cheese slices

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a 9×13-inch pan with foil.
Prepare chicken strips according to package instructions. (Can be done any way, they just need to be cooked and hot.)
Keeping the buns intact, cut Hawaiian rolls in half lengthwise carefully so they stay together.
In a small bowl, mix together melted butter and garlic salt.
Place bottom layer of Hawaiian rolls into foil-lined pan. Top with a layer of cheese slices and then with a layer of chicken tenders to cover cheese (try to align in rows, keeping in mind where you’ll cut the sliders). Then top chicken with a layer of marinara and another layer of cheese.
Top with top bun section and brush tops of bun with garlic butter.
Bake sliders for 13-16 minutes, or until cheese is melted and buns are golden brown.

Notes

Storage: Best served immediately while the rolls are crispy and the cheese is melty.

Ingredients: Hawaiian sweet rolls are key here, the sweetness balances the savory marinara and cheese perfectly. Make sure you buy the classic dinner roll size (the ones that come connected as a sheet), not individual slider buns. For the chicken, any breaded tenders or strips work, or you can use nuggets or patties.

Serve with: These are pretty filling on their own, but pair nicely with simple sides like a fresh green salad, veggie sticks with dip, coleslaw, or air fryer broccoli. Potato chips and fresh fruit round out the meal for something quick and easy.