Description
These Queso Chipotle Chicken Sliders are a flavor explosion in every bite! Creamy queso meets smoky chipotle in a quick and easy recipe perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1 can (10 oz / 280g) diced tomatoes and green chilies
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced (plus 1 tbsp sauce)
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (120g) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup (60g) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/4 cup (60ml) chicken broth
- 1 package (12 count) slider buns
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken breasts until browned and cooked through (6–8 minutes per side). Remove and shred.
- In the same skillet, sauté onion and garlic until softened (3–5 minutes). Add bell pepper and cook until slightly tender (3–5 minutes).
- Stir in diced tomatoes and green chilies, minced chipotle peppers, chipotle sauce, chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat to low. Add cream cheese, cheddar, and Monterey Jack cheese. Stir until melted and smooth. Thin with chicken broth if needed.
- Stir in shredded chicken.
- Slice slider buns. Place bottom halves on a baking sheet. Spoon chicken mixture over buns. Top with top halves.
- Bake for 10–15 minutes, or until buns are golden brown and cheese is bubbly.
- Garnish with cilantro and serve immediately.
Notes
- Spicier: Add more chipotle peppers or cayenne pepper.
- Creamier: Use pepper jack cheese.
- Vegetarian: Substitute chicken with black beans or sautéed vegetables.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 35 min
- Category: Main Course, Appetizer
- Method: Baking, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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