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Cheesy Garlic Pesto Chicken Sliders

Delicious sliders featuring tender chicken, creamy cheese, and flavorful pesto, perfect for a quick meal or party appetizer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, main
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Marinade
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into small pieces
  • 1/4 cup pesto sauce store-bought or homemade
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil for grilling
Cheese and Buns
  • 4 slices mozzarella cheese or cheese of choice
  • 4 pieces slider buns preferably whole wheat
Toppings
  • 1/2 cup arugula or spinach
  • 1/4 cup sliced tomatoes optional
  • 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced, optional

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine chicken pieces, pesto sauce, minced garlic, and olive oil. Mix well to coat the chicken.
  2. Let the chicken marinate for at least 10 minutes.
Cook the Chicken
  1. Preheat the grill over medium-high heat.
  2. Grill the marinated chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and no longer pink in the center.
Assemble the Sliders
  1. Place grilled chicken on the bottom half of each slider bun.
  2. Top each with a slice of mozzarella cheese and place under the broiler for 1-2 minutes until the cheese is melted.
  3. Add arugula, sliced tomatoes, and red onion on top, then cover with the top half of the bun.
Serve
  1. Serve the sliders warm with your favorite dipping sauce or enjoy as is.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliderCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gFiber: 2gSugar: 2g

Notes

Feel free to customize the toppings based on your preferences. These sliders can also be made with turkey or beef if desired.

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