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Enchilada Chicken Sliders Recipe

Published: Mar 6, 2023 by Eileen xo

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Chicken sliders stacked on a black tray.
Chicken sliders loaded with cheese, olives, and onions on a plate.

Enchilada Chicken Sliders, a must-have for game day snacking or a fun family dinner recipe. These are super quick to put together and the end results are cheesy chicken goodness. You can even use a rotisserie chicken if time is an issue. We use homemade enchilada sauce but a good store-bought sauce will be awesome.

A stack of sliders filled with cheese, chicken. olives, and onions

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  • ❤️ Why this recipe works
  • 🔪 Ingredients
  • 🍲 Equipment
  • ⭐ How to store, reheat, and freeze
  • 💭 Expert Tips
  • 📖 Variations
  • 🥗 Serving Suggestions
  • 🍽 Similar recipes
  • 🔪 Instructions
  • Enchilada Chicken Sliders
  • 💬 Comments

❤️ Why this recipe works

  • Enchilada Chicken sliders are easy to prepare and always a hit.
  • The ingredients and chicken sliders can be prepared ahead of time.
  • These sliders are great for any fun dinner, party, Cinco de Mayo festivities, birthdays, potlucks, etc.

🔪 Ingredients

The ingredients to make chicken sliders on a white table.

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  • I keep a few batches of Enchilada Sauce in the freezer as we make a lot of recipes with the sauce. A store bought brand can also be used for this recipe.
  • I use either my Instant Pot shredded chicken recipe or do the same recipe  in my Slow Cooker. If you are in a rush, a rotisserie chicken will do the trick.
  • Any excuse I get to make my Homemade Hawaiian Rolls which are perfect for these sliders, I'm in! Store bought rolls can be used.  The remaining ingredients can be varied depending on your preferences.
  • For the butter, I prefer cooking with unsalted butter so I can control the sodium.

🍲 Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • Pastry Brush
  • Instant Read Thermometer

⭐ How to store, reheat, and freeze

Store leftovers for 1 day in a covered airtight container.

Make-ahead - the chicken can be prepared 1 day ahead of time. Then prepare the sliders when ready to cook.

The chicken can be made ahead and frozen in a freezer-safe storage bat or container for up to 4 months.

To defrost, place the bag of frozen chicken in the refrigerator for a few hours to thaw. Then continue to form the sliders.

💭 Expert Tips

Expert Tip: For quick sliders, use store made enchilada sauce and rotisserie chicken. shred the chicken and mix the sauce with the shredded chicken.

  • I have not had issues with my sliders sticking to my baking sheet. You can place a layer of foil or parchment paper on the baking sheet before adding the bottom of the slider rolls.
  • The sliders can be made earlier in the day. If you want to prep the sliders early, get the sandwiches made but do not add the melted butter. When ready to eat, brush with the melted butter and heat in the oven.
  • The sliders are at their best when eaten the day they are made. The bread for leftovers may get a bit soggy from the sauce.
  • Feel free to prepare your chicken ahead of time. I tend to make a large batch of this chicken and place in freezer bags with 1 ½ pounds of the cooked chicken so I have it ready whenever we want these sliders or chicken enchiladas.

📖 Variations

Do you want to change up this recipe? Here are some ways that you increase the flavor of this dish.

Chicken thighs would be great to use in lieu of chicken breasts.

Leftover Instant Pot Chicken would be great in these chicken sliders.

In lieu of enchilada sauce, roasted Tomatillo Salsa would be a delicious sauce for the sliders.

🥗 Serving Suggestions

Serve along with a refreshing Spicy Margarita for a fun drink and appetizer.

Having a few appetizer, Keto Taco Cups would be fabulous along side these Mexican sliders.

Taco Burgers would be another great recipe for an easy dinner, Tex-Mex feast or Cinco de Mayo party.

🍽 Similar recipes

Other fun recipes you should try are Chik-fil-A chicken sandwich. My family loves them. Beef Tortilla Roll-Ups, great for family parties too. Chicken Bacon Ranch Stromboli is always a huge hit with my family.

Having a Mexican Fiesta, try our Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Soup, a huge family favorite. My son requests our Cheesy Beef Enchiladas every week, so good! Beef Burrito Bowls are simple and delish!

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sliders are just delicious! A classic and just darn delicious, cheeseburger sliders will always be a front-runner for a great meal.

🔪 Instructions

This is an overview of the recipe. The full instructions are below in the recipe card.

Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a baking sheet or 9" x 13" casserole dish with non-stick spray.

Shredded chicken with enchilada sauce in a glass bowl.

Cut the slider roll sheet in half through the middle. Lay the bottom half of the sandwiches on the baking tray or casserole dish.

A glass baking dish with the bottom half of Hawaiian rolls in the glass dish.

Layer the bread with shredded chicken, shredded cheese, and chopped veggies.

Layers of shredded cheese, red onions and diced olives

Cover the sandwich fillings with the top of the slider roll top sheet.

In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Pour the butter over the sandwiches, using a pastry brush to ensure even coating on the sliders. If using the popy seeds, sprinkle over the top of the sliders.

two photos, the first is Hawaiian sliders on a glass plate. The second photo is a stack of sliders with melted butter being poured over the bread.

Cover the casserole dish with aluminum foil. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until butter is fully absorbed and sandwich tops are lightly browned, and cheese is melted

A stack of enchilada sliders on a black platter.

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A stack of sliders filled with cheese, chicken. olives, and onions

Enchilada Chicken Sliders

Cheesy Enchilada Chicken Sliders are so easy to prepare and a fabulous snack/fun food. Perfect for tailgate parties, family dinners, and gatherings.
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Keyword: chicken sliders, enchilada sliders, shredded chicken sliders
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
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Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 12 sliders
Calories: 194kcal
Author: Eileen Kelly

Equipment Needed:

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  • baking sheet
  • Pastry Brush
  • Instant Read Thermometer

Ingredients

How to make Enchilada Shredded Chicken

  • 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts approximately 1/½ to 2 pounds total, chicken thighs can be used
  • 28 ounces enchilada sauce homemade or store-bought½

Ingredients for Sliders

  • 1 package Hawaiian sweet rolls, 12 count homemade or store-bought
  • 2-3 cups enchilada shredded chicken recipe below
  • 1 cup shredded shredded Colby Jack cheese Note 1
  • 1 tomato, diced vine ripe or Roma are my two favorites
  • 1 sweet bell pepper any color pepper of your choice
  • ¼ cup red onion, sliced thin Note 2
  • ½ cup black olives, sliced thin
  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter
  • non-stick cooking spray
  • poppy seeds, optional garnish

Instructions

How to Make Enchilada Shredded Chicken

  • Place the chicken breasts and 28 ounces or either homemade or store bought enchilada sauce into the vessel of a slow cooker and placed them in the crockpot for 2.5 hours on high. 
  • Cook on high for 2 ½ -3 hours or 4 hours on low. The internal temperature of the cooked chicken should be 165°F. (Note 3)
  • Once cooked, remove chicken from the slow cooker. Let cool, shred the chicken to use for sliders. Note 4

How to Make Enchilada Chicken Sliders

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a baking sheet or 9" x 13" casserole dish with non-stick spray. You can also us aluminum foil to line the tray or casserole dish.
  • Cut the slider roll sheet in half through the middle. Lay the bottom half of the sandwiches on the baking tray or casserole dish.
  • Layer the bread with shredded chicken, shredded cheese, and chopped veggies.
  • Cover the sandwich fillings with the top of the slider roll top sheet.
  • In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Pour the butter over the sandwiches, using a pastry brush to ensure even coating on the sliders. If using the popy seeds, sprinkle over the top of the sliders.
  • Cover the casserole dish with aluminum foil. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until butter is fully absorbed and sandwich tops are lightly browned, and cheese is melted
  • Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Note 1: You can vary the cheese to favorites such as a mix of cheddar and Colby. For a spicy version use Jalapeno Jack cheese.
Note 2: A green or yellow onion as well as a shallot can also be used in lieu of the red onion.
Note 3: Use a digital thermometer to get an accurate temperature for the cooked chicken. There should be no pink in cooked chicken. 
Note 4: The chicken can be made ahead of time. It can keep in the fridge for up to 2 days in a covered container. The chicken can be frozen for up to 3 months. Defrost overnight in the fridge to use for the sliders.
To use an Instant Pot to make the chicken, follow my Instant Pot Shredded Chicken recipe and add the enchilada sauce to the Instant pot with cup of water. You will not need to add all the seasonings. 
If using a Rotisserie chicken, remove all the chicken from the carcass and shred. Mix the chicken with the enchilada sauce in a bowl. then proceed with above directions. 
 
I'm not a registered dietician, I do my best to provide the most accurate nutritional values. Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation. Actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes.
 
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Nutrition

Serving: 1slider | Calories: 194kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 753mg | Potassium: 151mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1157IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 1mg
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  1. Mairead

    February 04, 2021 at 7:38 pm

    5 stars
    Great for super bowl Sunday!!! Delish

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    • Eileen xo

      February 05, 2021 at 12:37 pm

      I so agree, Mairead. Enjoy the sliders.

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