These Marry Me Chicken Sliders are cheesy, creamy, savory, and packed with flavor. Soft Hawaiian rolls are filled with shredded rotisserie chicken, fresh spinach, Monterey Jack cheese, and a rich sun-dried tomato cream sauce, then baked with a buttery garlic parsley topping.
They are perfect for game day, parties, potlucks, family dinners, or an easy weeknight meal. The creamy sauce is inspired by the classic Marry Me Chicken flavor combination: garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan, cream, and a little heat from red pepper flakes.
If you love sliders and creamy chicken recipes, these baked chicken sliders are guaranteed to disappear fast.
Why You’ll Love These Marry Me Chicken Sliders
These sliders are easy, cheesy, and full of flavor.
You’ll love this recipe because it is:
- Made with rotisserie chicken
- Ready in about 35 minutes
- Creamy, cheesy, and savory
- Perfect for parties and game day
- Baked on soft Hawaiian rolls
- Loaded with sun-dried tomato flavor
- Easy to make ahead
- Great for dinner or appetizers
What Are Marry Me Chicken Sliders?
Marry Me Chicken is a popular creamy chicken dish made with garlic, Parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, and a rich cream sauce. The name comes from the idea that the dish is so good, it could inspire a marriage proposal.
These sliders take those same flavors and turn them into a fun, shareable sandwich. The shredded chicken is coated in a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce, layered onto soft rolls, topped with spinach and cheese, and baked until warm and melty.
Recipe Summary
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 12 sliders
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Party Food
Cuisine: American / Comfort Food
Ingredients
For the Marry Me Sauce
- ¾ cup heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, soaked in hot water, drained, and chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
For the Chicken
- 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
For the Sliders
- 1 package King’s Hawaiian sweet rolls, 12 count
- ½ cup fresh baby spinach
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
For the Garlic Butter Topping
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Ingredient Notes
Hawaiian Rolls
Hawaiian rolls are soft, slightly sweet, and perfect for baked sliders. They balance the savory chicken filling beautifully. You can also use soft dinner rolls, brioche slider buns, or small sandwich rolls.
Rotisserie Chicken
Rotisserie chicken makes this recipe quick and easy. You can also use leftover cooked chicken or homemade shredded chicken.
Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Sun-dried tomatoes add rich, tangy flavor and give the sauce its signature color. If they are not packed in oil, soak them in hot water first to soften them.
Heavy Cream
Heavy cream creates the rich, creamy base for the sauce.
Parmesan Cheese
Parmesan adds salty, nutty flavor and helps thicken the sauce. Freshly grated Parmesan melts best.
Red Pepper Flakes
Crushed red pepper flakes add a gentle kick. Leave them out for a milder sauce or add more if you like heat.
Spinach
Fresh baby spinach adds color and freshness. You can skip it or swap in arugula or thinly sliced basil.
Monterey Jack Cheese
Monterey Jack melts beautifully and has a mild, creamy flavor. Mozzarella, provolone, or pepper jack also work well.
Garlic Butter
The garlic butter topping makes the rolls golden, flavorful, and irresistible.
How to Make Marry Me Chicken Sliders
Step 1: Prepare the Oven and Baking Dish
Preheat your oven to 350°F.
Spray a 7×11-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
Set aside.
Step 2: Make the Marry Me Sauce
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add heavy cream, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes.
Bring the mixture to a low simmer.
Cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring often, until slightly thickened.
Step 3: Add Parmesan
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese.
Mix until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
Remove from the heat.
Step 4: Add the Chicken
Add the shredded rotisserie chicken to the sauce.
Stir until the chicken is fully coated.
Set aside while you prepare the rolls.
Step 5: Slice the Rolls
Carefully slice the Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally.
Try to keep the rolls connected.
Place the bottom half of the rolls in the prepared baking dish.
Step 6: Add the Chicken Filling
Spoon the creamy chicken mixture evenly over the bottom rolls.
Spread it out so every slider gets plenty of filling.
Step 7: Add Spinach and Cheese
Top the chicken mixture with fresh baby spinach.
Sprinkle shredded Monterey Jack cheese evenly over the spinach.
Step 8: Add the Top Rolls
Place the top half of the rolls over the filling.
Step 9: Make the Garlic Butter
In a small bowl, mix melted butter, minced garlic, and chopped parsley.
Brush the mixture generously over the tops of the rolls.
Step 10: Bake
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil.
Bake for 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the sliders are hot.
Remove the foil and bake for another 5 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
Step 11: Serve
Remove from the oven.
Slice into individual sliders and serve warm.
Tips for the Best Marry Me Chicken Sliders
Use rotisserie chicken to save time.
Do not overheat the cream sauce after adding the Parmesan.
Soak dry sun-dried tomatoes before using.
Keep the rolls connected when slicing for easier assembly.
Cover with foil first so the cheese melts without burning the tops.
Remove the foil at the end to brown the rolls.
Serve warm for the best texture.
Can I Make Marry Me Chicken Sliders Ahead of Time?
Yes. Assemble the sliders up to the baking step, but do not add the garlic butter yet.
Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
When ready to bake, brush the tops with garlic butter and bake as directed. Add a few extra minutes if baking straight from the refrigerator.
What to Serve with Marry Me Chicken Sliders
These sliders can be served as an appetizer or main dish.
Serve them with:
- Sweet potato fries
- Coleslaw
- Roasted carrots
- Roasted Brussels sprouts
- Potato salad
- Macaroni and cheese
- Tortilla chips
- Guacamole
- Salsa
- Caesar salad
- Pasta salad
- Pickles
- Fresh fruit
Easy Variations
Spicy Marry Me Chicken Sliders
Add extra crushed red pepper flakes or use pepper jack cheese.
Mozzarella Marry Me Sliders
Swap Monterey Jack for mozzarella for a mild, stretchy cheese pull.
Bacon Marry Me Chicken Sliders
Add cooked crumbled bacon to the chicken mixture.
Basil Chicken Sliders
Replace spinach with fresh basil for a brighter flavor.
Turkey Sliders
Use shredded cooked turkey instead of chicken.
Extra Cheesy Sliders
Add an extra layer of cheese under the chicken filling.
Storage Instructions
Let leftover sliders cool to room temperature.
Wrap individual sliders in foil or plastic wrap.
Place them in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Freezing Instructions
Freezing Before Baking
Assemble the sliders but do not bake.
Do not add the garlic butter yet.
Wrap the dish tightly with plastic wrap and foil.
Freeze for up to 2 months.
Thaw overnight in the refrigerator, brush with garlic butter, and bake as directed.
Freezing After Baking
Let the baked sliders cool completely.
Wrap individual sliders or the whole dish tightly.
Freeze for up to 2 months.
Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and reheat until warm.
Reheating Tips
Reheat sliders in a 300°F oven until warmed through.
Cover with foil so the tops do not get too dark.
You can also microwave individual sliders, but the rolls will be softer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use leftover chicken instead of rotisserie chicken?
Yes. Any cooked shredded chicken works well.
Can I use another cheese?
Yes. Mozzarella, provolone, pepper jack, or shredded Italian cheese blend all work.
Can I leave out the spinach?
Yes. The sliders will still be delicious without spinach.
Are these sliders spicy?
They have a mild kick from red pepper flakes. For a milder version, leave them out.
Can I make them ahead?
Yes. Assemble up to 24 hours ahead and bake when ready.
Can I freeze them?
Yes. They can be frozen before or after baking.
Can I use regular dinner rolls?
Yes. Any soft slider-style roll works.
Recipe Card
Marry Me Chicken Sliders
Soft Hawaiian rolls filled with shredded rotisserie chicken, creamy sun-dried tomato Parmesan sauce, fresh spinach, Monterey Jack cheese, and garlic butter. Perfect for parties, game day, or an easy dinner.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 12 sliders
Ingredients
Marry Me Sauce
- ¾ cup heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, soaked in hot water, drained, and chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Chicken
- 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
Sliders
- 1 package King’s Hawaiian sweet rolls, 12 count
- ½ cup fresh baby spinach
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Garlic Butter
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Spray a 7×11-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add heavy cream, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes.
- Bring to a low simmer and cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring often.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Remove from heat.
- Stir shredded rotisserie chicken into the sauce.
- Slice the Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally, keeping them connected if possible.
- Place the bottom half of the rolls in the prepared baking dish.
- Spoon the creamy chicken mixture evenly over the rolls.
- Top with fresh spinach.
- Sprinkle Monterey Jack cheese over the spinach.
- Place the top half of the rolls over the filling.
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter, minced garlic, and parsley.
- Brush the garlic butter over the tops of the rolls.
- Cover the dish with foil.
- Bake for 15 minutes, or until hot and melty.
- Remove foil and bake for another 5 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Slice and serve warm.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken for the fastest prep.
Soak dry sun-dried tomatoes before chopping.
Leave out red pepper flakes for a milder sauce.
Assemble up to 24 hours ahead and bake when ready.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Estimate
Per slider:
- Calories: 245
- Protein: 13g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fat: 14g
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: varies by rolls, cheese, and chicken
Nutrition values are approximate and may vary depending on ingredients used.
Final Thoughts
Marry Me Chicken Sliders are creamy, cheesy, buttery, and loaded with flavor. The sun-dried tomato Parmesan sauce turns simple shredded chicken into a rich filling, while the garlic butter topping makes the Hawaiian rolls golden and delicious.
They are easy enough for weeknights and special enough for parties, game day, and gatherings.