Our Macro-Friendly Chicken Pesto Sliders are the perfect simple lunch, gameday snack, or party app! These easy-to-make sliders are full of flavor and balanced in macros, making them ideal for any situation.
3 Reasons Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- High-Protein, Low-Calorie. Our adorable Chicken Pesto Sliders are packed with 9g of protein each with just 140 calories, making them a super macro-friendly option.
- Bursting with Flavor. Pesto is such a simple ingredient, but one that delivers a burst of incredible flavor that melds perfectly with the chicken and creamy mozzarella cheese.
- Ready in 30 minutes or less. Whether you need a quick appetizer or game day snack or an easy lunch or dinner, these sliders come together in a breeze.
MyFitnessPal & MacrosFirst Pre-Log
“FHM Chicken Pesto Sliders”
6.4g protein per 100 cal
- Prep
- 10 mins
- Cook
- 20 mins
- Total
- 30 mins
Ingredients
Equipment
- Baking dish (9×13 inches or large enough to fit all rolls)
- Cutting board + knife
- Pastry brush
- Serving platter or tray
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 375 degrees and generously coat a 9×13-inch baking dish (or a dish large enough to accommodate all the rolls) with nonstick spray. Carefully slice the Buttery Rolls through the center, creating a top and bottom while keeping all 12 rolls connected.
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Evenly distribute sliced chicken and cheese over the bottom rolls, layering four slices of chicken followed by four more, and arranging three slices of cheese along the top half and three along the bottom to ensure even coverage.
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Brush the tops of the sliders with a portion of the pesto, then pour the remaining pesto over the mozzarella. Place the top rolls on the prepared bottom layer.
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Arrange the assembled rolls in the baking dish and cut all 12 into individual portions, allowing for easy separation. Loosely cover the rolls with foil and bake for 15 minutes.
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Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 5 minutes to achieve a crisp texture on the rolls.
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Once the cheese has fully melted, take the sliders out of the oven and serve. Enjoy!
Tami’s notes
Customize the sliders by adding your favorite ingredients, such as roasted red peppers or spinach, for an extra burst of flavor.
Adjust the pesto quantity based on personal preference, and consider making your own homemade pesto for a unique touch.
Nutrition
Per serving: Calories 140kcalProtein 9gCarbs 15gFat 5g
Nutrition is an estimate and will vary with the brands and amounts you use.
This is one of my favorites!