Garlic Butter Chicken and Swiss Sliders
These garlic butter chicken and swiss sliders are one of those recipes that feels almost too easy for how good it turns out. Soft, slightly sweet rolls are layered with savory chicken, ham, melty Swiss cheese, and finished with a buttery garlic topping that soaks into every bite. Whether you're feeding your family or a hungry crowd, this is the kind of recipe people ask you for after the first bite.
I make these often for game days, Christmas Eve snacks, and busy weeks when I need dinner to be simple but still feel special. They're easy to prep ahead, easy to bake, and easy to love.
If sliders are your thing, you'll also want to try my cheesy mushroom beef sliders, which use the same oven-baked method and are always a hit at parties!
Quick Look
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 35 minutes
- Servings: 12 sliders
- Main ingredients: Chicken, ham, Swiss cheese, Hawaiian rolls
- Cooking method: Bake 🡢 oven
- Difficulty: Easy
- Serving ideas: Serve warm as sliders, cut smaller for sharing, or pair with a simple side
Jump to:
- Quick Look
- Important Ingredients
- Substitutions & Variations
- How to Make Garlic Butter Chicken and Swiss Sliders
- Baking Schedule
- 💭Crucial Success Tips
- Recipe FAQs
- How To Store Garlic Butter Chicken and Swiss Sliders
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Important Ingredients
- Hawaiian rolls hold the sliders together and bake up golden.
- Cooked chicken keeps the filling easy to layer and quick to prepare.
- Swiss cheese gives the sliders their classic, mild flavor.
- Ham adds a savory layer that pairs perfectly with the chicken and cheese.
- Garlic butter brushed on top to add flavor and help the rolls brown in the oven.
See recipe card for quantities.
Substitutions & Variations
- Bread: Use any soft dinner rolls if you don't have Hawaiian rolls.
- Chicken: Rotisserie chicken works great and saves time.
- No ham: Skip the ham or replace it with turkey slices.
- Spice level: Leave out the cayenne if you prefer it mild.
- Extra flavor: Add a thin layer of caramelized onions or sliced mushrooms.
How to Make Garlic Butter Chicken and Swiss Sliders
Step 1: Start by slicing the Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally. Place the bottom halves in a baking dish and set the tops aside for later.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a small bowl, mix the Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, cayenne, and salt (Image 1). Spread this mixture evenly over the bottom buns.
Step 2: Fold each slice of ham in half and place them across the rolls until the surface is covered (Image 2).
Step 3: Add the shredded chicken on top, spreading it out evenly (Image 3).
Step 4: Lay the Swiss cheese slices over the chicken (Image 4).
Step 5: Then, place the top halves of the rolls back on (Image 6).
In another small bowl, combine the butter, minced garlic, salt, and dried parsley (Image 5). Microwave for about 30 seconds, just until the butter melts.
Step 6: Stir well, then brush this mixture generously over the tops of the rolls (Image 6).
Step 7: Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for 5 more minutes, until the tops are lightly golden. Let them rest for a minute, slice into individual sliders, and serve warm (Image 7).
Hint: Let the sliders rest briefly before slicing. That short rest gives the cheese time to settle, which makes cleaner cuts and keeps the layers from sliding apart. A sharp knife or bench scraper works best.
Baking Schedule
- Covered: Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes
- Uncovered: Bake for 5 more minutes to lightly brown the tops
- Rest: Let sit for 1-2 minutes before slicing
💭Crucial Success Tips
Even layering makes a big difference here. Spread the chicken all the way to the edges and slightly overlap the ham so every slider has the full mix of flavors. Don't skimp on the garlic butter either. That buttery topping is what keeps the rolls soft inside while turning golden and flavorful on top.
Recipe FAQs
Yes. Assemble the sliders, cover tightly, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Let them sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes before baking.
Rotisserie chicken is quick and flavorful, but any cooked, shredded chicken works well.
Absolutely. Just use a larger baking dish or two pans and rotate them halfway through baking.
How To Store Garlic Butter Chicken and Swiss Sliders
Store leftover sliders in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer to keep the buns from getting soggy. These sliders are best fresh and don't freeze well because the bread can become soft once thawed.
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Garlic Butter Chicken and Swiss Sliders
Ingredients
- 6 dinner rolls Hawaiian
- 2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon cayenne
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups chicken cooked, shredded
- 10 oz ham package, sliced
- 6 slices Swiss cheese
- 4 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoon garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon parsley dried
Instructions
- Start by slicing the Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally. Place the bottom halves in a baking dish and set the tops aside for later. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).In a small bowl, mix the Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, cayenne, and salt. Spread this mixture evenly over the bottom buns.
- Fold each slice of ham in half and place them across the rolls until the surface is covered.
- Add the shredded chicken on top, spreading it out evenly.
- Lay the Swiss cheese slices over the chicken.
- Then, place the top halves of the rolls back on. In another small bowl, combine the butter, minced garlic, salt, and dried parsley. Microwave for about 30 seconds, just until the butter melts.
- Stir well, then brush this mixture generously over the tops of the rolls.
- Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for 5 more minutes, until the tops are lightly golden. Let them rest for a minute, slice into individual sliders, and serve warm.
