Learn how to make delicious Jalapeño Popper Chicken Alfredo Nacho Sliders. Easy recipe with step-by-step instructions.
Total Time:45 minutes
Yield:4 servings
Ingredients
2 cups cooked and shredded chicken breast
1 cup Alfredo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
3-4 jalapeños, finely chopped
12 slider buns
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional: chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium-sized bowl, combine the shredded chicken, Alfredo sauce, chopped jalapeños, and half of the mozzarella and cheddar cheese. Mix until well combined. This step takes me back to my childhood days, stirring together family recipes with my grandmother.
Place the slider buns on the prepared baking sheet, and carefully slice them in half horizontally without separating the buns.
Spoon the chicken mixture evenly over the bottom halves of the buns, spreading it out to the edges. Top with the remaining mozzarella and cheddar cheese.
Cover with the top halves of the buns. Brush the melted butter over the tops, then sprinkle with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. This is where the aroma starts to fill the kitchen, reminiscent of family gatherings back in Asheville.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the buns are golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before cutting into individual sliders. Garnish with chopped cilantro if desired, and serve warm.
