Description
Delicious and cheesy Casino Buns with Chicken baked to perfection in the oven, these sliders feature shredded chicken blended with flavorful spices, mayonnaise, and cheese, all nestled in soft brioche buns. Perfect for parties, weeknight dinners, or game-day snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Mixture
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie or baked)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup red bell pepper (finely diced)
- 1/4 cup green onions (sliced)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or Swiss cheese
Buns and Topping
- 4 brioche or hamburger buns
- 2 tablespoons butter (melted)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Prepare the chicken mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, diced red bell pepper, green onions, and shredded cheese. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Assemble the buns: Slice the buns in half horizontally. Place the bottom halves on the prepared baking sheet. Spoon a generous amount of the chicken mixture evenly onto each bottom half. Then place the top halves of the buns back on.
- Add the finishing touches: Brush the tops of each bun with melted butter to ensure a golden, crispy finish. Sprinkle dried parsley and a pinch of paprika over the top for added flavor and color.
- Bake: Place the assembled buns in the oven and bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the filling is hot and bubbly. For a crispier texture, optionally bake the buns open-faced for the first 10 minutes, then add the tops and finish baking.
- Serve warm: Remove from the oven and serve immediately while warm for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- These buns make excellent party sliders, satisfying weeknight dinners, or tasty game-day snacks.
- To achieve a crispier bun, bake the buns open-faced for the first 10 minutes before topping and finishing the bake.
- You can substitute mozzarella with Swiss cheese to vary the flavor profile.
- Use rotisserie chicken for quick preparation or baked chicken for a homemade touch.
- Ensure buns are fresh for the best texture and taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
