Baked Spicy Buffalo Chicken Dip Sliders

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Buffalo chicken dip sliders are everything you love about your favorite spicy dip but in sandwich form! Creamy, tangy, and cheesy all tucked inside sweet Hawaiian rolls. This is the perfect appetizer for any game-day celebration!

I am pretty sure my husband would turn into buffalo chicken dip if that was possible. It is one of his ultimate weaknesses where all self-control goes out the window. He tells me not to make it because he knows he won't be able to stop eating it. Really any hot and cheesy dip like Easy Skillet Chorizo Cheese Dip and 3 Ingredient Chili Cheese Dip is a "you need to wear stretchy pants because we will 100% eat too much" kinda situation around here. 🙂

Upclose shot of a Buffalo Chicken Dip Slider on a small white plate with the baking dish of them in the background.

Well, let me tell you he was not upset when I put two of his favorite snacks together in one: buffalo chicken dip and the irresistible ham and cheese Hawaiian sliders we all love. Now I don't have self-control when it comes to those ham and cheese sliders - anyone else?! How are they so good?!

So why not just put us all over the top and enjoy the best of both worlds? Your beloved creamy, cheesy, spicy buffalo dip in a handheld slider form. I promise this will be your new go-to appetizer!

Ingredients Needed

Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast - it is roughly about 2-3 cups. See below for some other easy options in regard to the chicken!
Hot Sauce - we usually have Franks Red Hot Sauce on hand, but use your favorite or any hot sauce brand for this - it doesn't matter!
Cream Cheese - full fat is best for this recipe. I do not recommend using fat-free.
Cheddar Cheese - I always prefer to buy a block of cheese and shred it myself, but pre-shredded bagged cheddar works here too if you would like.
Ranch Dressing - use your favorite brand, it doesn't matter the kind. 🙂
King's Hawaiian Rolls
Butter
Garlic powder
Dried Parsley
Dried Dill
Onion Powder
Dried Mustard
Honey

Hawaiian rolls, a bowl of shredded chicken, bottle of hot sauce. bottle of ranch, a block of cheddar cheese and a block of cream cheese on a white table. — Slider filling ingredients: Hawaiian rolls, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, shredded chicken, ranch, and hot sauce.

A stick of butter, honey bear, and a bowl of spices on a white table. — Butter sauce ingredients: butter, honey, garlic powder, parsley, dill, onion powder, and dried mustard.

How to Make

Prep chicken. Place the chicken breast on a baking sheet lined with foil. Drizzle with olive oil and bake at 350 for 20-30 minutes or until fully cooked through. Remove from the oven and shred.
Mix filling. In a large bowl combine chicken, hot sauce, cream cheese, ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese, and ranch dressing. Mix well until everything is combined well.
Assemble sliders. With a serrated knife, slice the Hawaiian rolls in half (do not separate each roll, just slice all 12 together). Place in a baking pan. Spread the dip filling evenly over the bottom of the rolls. Sprinkle the rest of the ½ cup of cheese on top and top with the tops of the rolls.
Make butter sauce. Add the butter and spices to a small saucepan. Melt on the stove over medium heat. Brush the mixture over the top of the sliders.
Bake sliders. Cover the baking pan with foil and place in the oven at 350 and bake for 20 minutes. Remove once finished, remove the foil, and enjoy hot and fresh!

Buffalo chicken dip filling in a large clear bowl. — Combine all of the filling ingredients in a large bowl.

Buffalo chicken dip filling layered on the bottom of Hawaiian rolls. — Slice the Hawaiian rolls in half and spread buffalo chicken dip filling over the bottoms.

Shredded cheese on top of buffalo dip and rolls. — Sprinkle with shredded cheese.

Hawaiian rolls with buffalo dip filling inside before going into the oven to bake. — Place the tops of the Hawaiian rolls on and slather them with the melted butter sauce. Cover with foil and bake.

Tips, Tricks, and Variations

There are a couple of tips for making the best buffalo chicken Hawaiian roll sliders on the planet. Here are some things that I think are helpful when making this easy hot appetizer:

Do not separate rolls when slicing. When you slice the Hawaiian rolls, there is no need to separate each roll and slice it in half. Just keep them in the large rectangle and slice all 12 together. They are easy to pull apart and enjoy after they are baked. So save yourself some tedious time and just slice it all together. A serrated knife* is the best kitchen tool for this too!
Different chicken options. I am a firm believer in making things easy in the kitchen! This recipe is baked off the boneless skinless chicken breast, but use whatever kind of chicken you like and think is easiest. You could use shredded Costco rotisserie chicken (life saver and so cheap), or canned chicken*, or you can make the chicken in the instant pot or slow cooker. Basically cook it however is easiest and use whatever variety is easiest for you!
Easy shredding. Toss that chicken in your stand mixer and let it do all the tedious shredded for you! Forget the 2 forks and the 10 minutes it would take. Just toss it in a mixer, and turn it on low for a minute or until everything is nice and shredded. Easy peasy!
Don't forget the foil. You do not want to forget the foil when baking. The tops of the rolls will brown too much and get hard and it isn't the best. So wrap that baking dish in foil so the sliders are nice, hot, and soft!

a clear baking pan of Buffalo Chicken Dip Sliders with a couple taken out on small white plates in the background.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to Store Easy Buffalo Chicken Slider Leftovers

Wrap any leftovers you have tightly with plastic wrap or in an airtight container and store them in the fridge for 2-3 days. These are delicious cold even, but if you would like them warm, place them in the microwave for 10-20 seconds until warmed through and soft.

Can I Make These in Advance?

Absolutely! You can make the dip filling part 2-3 days before baking off the actual sliders. Just make the buffalo chicken dip according to the recipe below and store it in an airtight container in the fridge. When ready to assemble the sliders, remove them from the fridge and proceed with the recipe.

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