Chicken Fajita Sliders Recipe
Introduction
These Chicken Fajita Sliders combine tender shredded chicken with sautéed peppers and onions, melted pepper jack cheese, and a flavorful chili seasoning. Perfect for a casual gathering or game day, they’re easy to prepare and packed with Tex-Mex flair.
Ingredients
- 2–3 chicken breasts (cooked and shredded; rotisserie works well)
- 1 4 oz can green chiles
- 1 small green pepper
- 1 small onion
- 1 small red pepper
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 9 slices pepper jack cheese
- 1 12-count package slider buns
- 1/8 cup sea salt
- 1/8 cup chili powder
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne powder
- Dash paprika
- Dash pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Step 2: Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, green pepper, and red pepper. Cook until the vegetables are tender, then remove them from the skillet and set aside.
- Step 3: In a small bowl, combine the sea salt, chili powder, cayenne powder, paprika, and pepper. Stir to mix thoroughly and set aside.
- Step 4: In the skillet, add the shredded chicken, about 2 tablespoons of the chili salt mixture (adjust to your heat preference), and the can of green chiles. Stir everything together and heat through. Remove from heat.
- Step 5: In an 11″x7″ baking pan (or a larger pan if needed), arrange the bottom halves of the slider buns in a single layer.
- Step 6: Spread the cooked chicken mixture evenly over the buns, then top with the sautéed pepper and onion mixture. Layer the pepper jack cheese slices on top.
- Step 7: Place the top halves of the slider buns over the cheese. Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the cheese has melted.
Tips & Variations
- For extra flavor, add a squeeze of fresh lime juice or a sprinkle of cilantro before serving.
- Substitute the pepper jack cheese with cheddar or Monterey Jack if you prefer milder cheese.
- Use whole wheat or gluten-free slider buns to accommodate dietary needs.
- Add sliced jalapeños to the pepper and onion mix for a spicier kick.
Storage
Store leftover sliders in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, cover with foil and warm in the oven at 350°F for about 10 minutes, or microwave individual sliders until heated through.
How to Serve
Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.
FAQs
Can I use pre-cooked chicken for these sliders?
Yes, rotisserie chicken or any cooked shredded chicken works perfectly and saves time.
What can I use if I don’t have slider buns?
You can use dinner rolls or small sandwich buns as a substitute. Adjust cooking time if necessary to ensure the bread warms through.
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Chicken Fajita Sliders Recipe
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 sliders 1x
Description
These Chicken Fajita Sliders are a delicious and spicy twist on the classic slider, combining tender shredded chicken with sautéed peppers and onions, melty pepper jack cheese, and a flavorful homemade chili salt seasoning. Perfect for game day, parties, or casual dinners, they bake in the oven until the cheese is perfectly melted and buns are warm.
Ingredients
Chicken and Seasoning
- 2–3 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded (rotisserie chicken works great)
- 1 4 oz can green chiles
- 1/8 cup sea salt
- 1/8 cup chili powder
- 1/8 tsp cayenne powder
- Dash paprika
- Dash pepper
Vegetables
- 1 small green pepper, sliced
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 1 small red pepper, sliced
Other
- 2 tablespoons oil (preferably vegetable or olive oil)
- 9 slices pepper jack cheese
- 1 12-count package slider buns
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the sliders later.
- Sauté Vegetables: Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onion, green pepper, and red pepper. Cook until the vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized, then remove from heat and set aside.
- Make Chili Salt: In a small bowl, combine sea salt, chili powder, cayenne powder, paprika, and pepper. Stir well until evenly mixed to create a spicy seasoning blend.
- Prepare Chicken Mixture: In the skillet or another pan, add shredded chicken, about 2 tablespoons of the chili salt (more or less depending on your heat preference), and the can of green chiles. Stir well and heat through until warmed evenly. Remove from heat.
- Assemble Sliders: Place the bottom halves of the slider buns in an 11×7-inch baking pan (use a larger pan if needed). Spread the chicken mixture evenly over the buns. Next, layer the sautéed pepper and onion mixture on top of the chicken, then place slices of pepper jack cheese over the vegetables.
- Top and Bake: Cover the sliders with the top halves of the buns. Cover the pan with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the sliders are heated through.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken for convenience and to add extra flavor.
- Adjust the amount of chili salt used in the chicken mixture based on your heat preference.
- If you don’t have an 11×7 inch pan, any similar or larger baking dish will work to arrange the sliders comfortably.
- For a milder version, reduce or omit the cayenne powder in the chili salt.
- These sliders warm up well and make great leftovers for next-day meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Keywords: chicken fajita sliders, spicy sliders, game day food, shredded chicken sliders, baked sliders, pepper jack cheese sliders
