When you're staring down a leftover rotisserie chicken and wondering what to do with a rotisserie chicken, this Buffalo Chicken Slider recipe is the kind of magic that turns your leftovers into a full-on flavor fest. It's spicy, creamy, cheesy, and wildly satisfying. Whether you're whipping this up for game day, a quick weeknight dinner, or a casual get-together, it's one of those meals using rotisserie chicken that feels indulgent but is secretly so easy to pull off. Plus, we’re using shredded chicken, so the hard part’s already done!
Buffalo Chicken Sliders with Rotisserie Chicken
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 25 minutes mins
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 2 sliders per person
Baking dish or sheet pan A 9x13 dish fits 12 sliders perfectly
Mixing bowl For tossing the shredded chicken with sauce
Basting brush For brushing the buns with butter or oil. If you don’t have one, a spoon works in a pinch
Aluminum foil Helps keep the sliders soft while they bake
Knife or serrated bread knife To slice the buns as a group
- 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken light and dark meat both work, but chicken breast is great for a leaner option
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce Frank’s RedHot is a classic choice
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing, if you’re team blue
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese optional, but highly recommended
- 12 slider buns or Hawaiian rolls
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions for garnish
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds optional topping for buns
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or melted butter for brushing buns
Preheat your oven
to 350°F (175°C).
Shred your rotisserie chicken
This is where those cooked chicken recipes leftovers really shine. You can use just chicken breast or a mix of white and dark meat for more flavor.
Mix the filling
In a bowl, combine the shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, melted butter, and ranch dressing. Stir in the shredded mozzarella and crumbled blue cheese (if using). This creamy, spicy mix is what slider dreams are made of.
Prep the buns
Slice the entire pack of slider buns horizontally (don’t separate them), keeping the top and bottom halves intact. Place the bottom half in your baking dish.
Assemble the sliders
Spoon the buffalo chicken mixture evenly over the bottom buns. Place the top buns back on.
Top it off
Brush the tops with olive oil or melted butter, then sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
Bake
Cover with foil and bake for 10 minutes. Then uncover and bake another 5 minutes until the tops are golden and slightly crisp.
Garnish and serve
Sprinkle with green onions before serving. These are best warm and gooey, right out of the oven.
Perfect Pairings
- Sides: Serve these with a side of celery sticks and extra ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping. A crisp coleslaw or potato wedges also make great sides.
- Drinks: A cold beer (like a pilsner or pale ale), sparkling lemonade, or a chilled hard cider pairs beautifully with the spicy chicken.
FAQs
1. What’s the best part of the rotisserie chicken to use?
Chicken breast is perfect if you’re leaning toward chicken breast recipes, but dark meat adds more moisture and flavor. A combo is your best bet.
2. Can I make this ahead of time?
Yes! Assemble the sliders and refrigerate (covered) for up to 1 day. Bake when ready to serve.
3. Can I freeze these?
Not ideal once baked, but the filling freezes great. Thaw and assemble fresh sliders when ready.
4. Is this a good dinner using rotisserie chicken?
Absolutely. It’s one of the best meals with rotisserie chicken easy enough for weeknights but impressive enough for guests.
5. Other things to make with rotisserie chicken?
Use the same buffalo filling for stuffed peppers, quesadillas, or wrap it in a tortilla for a quick buffalo chicken wrap.
