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A close-up shot of the freshly baked buffalo chicken sliders in a black baking dish on the white marble cooktop. The golden-brown tops glisten, and gooey melted cheese oozes between the layers. A spatula lifts one slider, revealing the delicious, spicy filling inside.

Buffalo Chicken Dip Sliders Recipe

Buffalo Chicken Dip Sliders are spicy, cheesy, and irresistibly creamy, packed with shredded chicken, ranch, and melted cheese in soft buns. A perfect crowd-pleaser for game days or gatherings!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 218 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking dish
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Small saucepan
  • Oven

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup cooked shredded chicken
  • 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
  • 3 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped scallions
  • 1 package dinner rolls halved lengthwise
  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese melted
  • 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
  • 1/3 cup pickled jalapeños optional
  • 4 tablespoons salted butter
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic chopped
  • 2 tablespoons poppy seeds

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish.
  • Mix the filling – Combine shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, cream cheese, ranch dressing, cilantro, and scallions in a bowl.
    A close-up shot of a glass mixing bowl on a white marble cooktop, filled with shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, cream cheese, ranch dressing, chopped cilantro, and scallions. A wooden spoon is stirring the creamy, spicy mixture, ensuring all ingredients are well combined into a smooth and flavorful filling.
  • Assemble the sliders – Spread the chicken mixture onto the bottom half of the dinner rolls. Sprinkle cheddar and pepper jack cheese on top.
    A close-up shot of a black baking dish on a white marble cooktop, where the bottom half of dinner rolls is neatly arranged. The prepared buffalo chicken mixture is evenly spread over the rolls, with a generous layer of shredded cheddar and pepper jack cheese sprinkled on top, ready for assembly.
  • Add jalapeños (optional) for extra spice, then place the top half of the rolls over the filling.
  • Prepare the butter topping – Melt butter in a small saucepan, then stir in hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, and poppy seeds.
    A close-up shot of a shiny stainless steel saucepan on a white marble cooktop, where butter is melting over low heat. Hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, and poppy seeds are being whisked in, creating a rich and flavorful glaze for the sliders.
  • Brush the butter mixture generously over the sliders.
    A close-up shot of a pastry brush generously coating the tops of the sliders with the melted butter mixture. The glossy sauce seeps into the bread, ensuring a golden, flavorful crust after baking. The black baking dish sits on the white marble cooktop, ready to go into the oven.
  • Bake for 12–15 minutes until the cheese melts and the tops are golden brown.
  • Serve warm and enjoy!
    A close-up shot of the freshly baked buffalo chicken sliders in a black baking dish on the white marble cooktop. The golden-brown tops glisten, and gooey melted cheese oozes between the layers. A spatula lifts one slider, revealing the delicious, spicy filling inside.