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    Home » Recipes » Category » Breads » Pesto Chicken Sliders

    Published: Jun 11, 2020 · Modified: Feb 10, 2021 by Ansley Beutler

    Pesto Chicken Sliders

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    This post is sponsored by Angelic Bakehouse. All thoughts are my own. Thank you so much for supporting brands that make The Fit Peach possible!

    Overhead image of freshly baked Pesto Chicken Sliders laying on white parchment paper.  One slider has been pulled to the side to the melted cheese inside.

    With a homemade basil pesto spread, easy shredded chicken, and melty dairy-free mozzarella cheese, these sliders are hand-held bites of heaven! They make the ultimate crowd-pleaser and are perfect for those laid back days. Best prepared with Angelic Bakehouse Sprouted Grain Slider Buns.

    Overhead image of Pesto Chicken Sliders in a clear baking dish hot out of the oven.

    Hot summer days are upon us and that means all the finger foods! Homemade sliders are sure to be a hit with all parties. I mean who doesn't love tender juicy chicken, bold basil pesto, and melted cheese sandwiched in between a miniature bun? These get bonus points because they are super simple to whip up!

    Overhead image of Pesto Chicken Sliders laying on parchment paper on a white marble slab.  A small white bowl with pesto sauce and a bag of Angelic Bakehouse slider buns are in the background.

    The Best Slider Buns

    There's no surprise your bun choice is crucial for these sliders. Angelic Bakehouse's 7 sprouted whole grains slider buns are the perfect go-to for this recipe. Made with high-quality ingredients like red wheat berries, barley, and whole wheat flour, they're the healthiest buns on the block, without sacrificing any taste!

    What I love most about them is that they come stuck together which makes for the best sliders. Simply cut the top half off, start stacking on your ingredients, replace the top, and bake! Check out where you can find them near you here!

    Overhead photo of the ingredients used in the basil pesto sauce layered in a food processor ready to be mixed.  Food processor is sitting on a white marble slab.
    Process photo of the inside of the food processor showing the completed basil pesto sauce.

    Homemade Vegan Basil Pesto

    Now let's chat pesto...my favorite part. I may be biased but this pesto is absolutely incredible. It's not packed with olive oil and uses just a touch of dairy-free parmesan cheese making it a "lightened up pesto". Don't be fooled though, it's fresh, robust, and packed with flavor. Plus it takes no time at all to make and only requires a few simple ingredients.

    Trust me when I say you NEED this in your life.

    Vegan Basil Pesto Ingredients

    • Fresh basil
    • Lemon juice
    • Pine nuts
    • Garlic
    • Olive oil
    • Sea salt
    • Vegan parmesan
    Overhead image of freshly baked Pesto Chicken Sliders sitting on parchment paper.  One slider has been pulled away.
    Overhead image of freshly baked Pesto Chicken Sliders.

    How to Assemble Chicken Sliders

    Here are a few tips and tricks to ensure beautiful and delicious sliders every time!

    1. Keep the slider buns intact. Simply cut the block of buns in half horizontally so that you remove the top half of each bun. After you've filled them with your ingredients, just place the tops back on and bake! This will give the sliders a "pull-apart" vibe when served.
    2. Use fresh ingredients. This should be obvious but fresh is best! I will prepare the chicken and shred it the same day as I make these sliders. If you have some shredded chicken on hand, that will work as well but make sure it isn't more than 3 days old to maintain freshness.
    3. Leave a little room around the edges when spreading on the pesto. This makes sure you don't waste any of the precious pesto when you add in your remaining ingredients.
    4. Brush additional pesto on top. The more pesto the better right? Not only does the pesto on top look pretty, it also allows for pesto in every bite! It's definitely a step I wound never miss.

    for more appetizer recipes, check out:

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    Pesto Chicken Sliders


    • Author: Ansley Beutler
    • Total Time: 32 minutes
    • Yield: 9 Sliders 1x
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    With a homemade basil pesto spread, easy shredded chicken, and melty dairy-free mozzarella cheese, these sliders are hand-held bites of heaven! They make the ultimate crowd-pleaser and are perfect for those laid back days. Best prepared with Angelic Bakehouse Sprouted Grain Slider Buns.


    Ingredients

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    For the pesto

    • 2 cups basil (lightly packed)
    • 2 Tbs lemon juice
    • ⅓ cup pine nuts
    • 1 clove garlic
    • ¼ cup olive oil
    • ¼ cup vegan parmesan cheese
    • pinch of salt

    For the sliders

    • 1 bag Angelic Bakehouse 7-grain Slider Buns
    • 1 batch basil pesto (ingredients above)
    • 2 chicken breasts (baked and shredded)
    • 1 cup dairy-free mozzarella
    • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (sautéed in a skillet with olive oil for about 5 minutes to soften) 

    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 325 F. Place pesto ingredients in a food processor and pulse until desired consistency.
    2. Keeping the slider buns attached, cut the Angelic Bakehouse buns in half so that you only remove the tops. Spread pesto over the bottom half of the buns (save a little to brush on top).
    3. Sprinkle the shredded chicken on top of the pesto followed by the mozzarella cheese and roasted tomatoes. Place the other half of the buns on top and brush on the remaining pesto.
    4. Bake for 22 - 25 minutes until the cheese is melted and buns are toasted.
    • Prep Time: 10
    • Cook Time: 22
    • Category: Appetizer
    • Method: Bake
    • Cuisine: American

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    1. Cindy says

      March 23, 2021 at 3:14 am

      When do you use the cherry tomatoes? Didn’t see it included in the method.

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      • Ansley Beutler says

        April 01, 2021 at 9:43 am

        Hi Cindy! Thanks for pointing that out. You add the tomatoes on top of the pulled chicken and mozzarella (step 3).

        Hope you love them!

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