Chicken Pot Pie Sliders

If you love comfort food but want something easy, these Chicken Pot Pie Sliders are about to be your new go-to. They take everything you love about the traditional pot pie — a creamy, flavorful filling and buttery, golden top — and turn it into a fun, pull-apart dish perfect for sharing.

They’re cozy, nostalgic, and perfect for everything from game day spreads to weeknight dinners. You’ll have all the flavors of homemade pot pie in a warm, hand-held bite that comes together in under 30 minutes.

At first glance, they might look like a project recipe — creamy filling, baked sliders, brushed butter topping — but once you start, you’ll realize just how easy they are. Everything happens in one skillet, and assembly takes minutes. It’s the kind of recipe that looks restaurant-worthy but fits right into a busy weeknight or casual gathering.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• ✅ Ready in 30 minutes — minimal prep and cleanup
• ✅ Perfect balance of creamy, savory, and buttery
• ✅ Family-friendly and crowd-pleasing
• ✅ Works as a main dish or appetizer

💭 Inspiration Behind the Recipe

I love taking classic comfort food and finding ways to make it simpler — and a little more fun to serve. These sliders were inspired by that craving for chicken pot pie flavor but without dealing with a pie crust. They’re pull-apart, creamy, buttery, and have that same nostalgic feel — just easier, faster, and totally shareable.

Ingredient Notes

• Rotisserie chicken: The ultimate time-saver. Shred it while it’s still warm for the best texture.
• Frozen mixed veggies: No chopping required, and they add color and sweetness to the filling.
• Butter and cream: Keep things rich and cozy — you can use milk or half-and-half if you prefer.
• Hawaiian rolls: Slightly sweet and soft, they balance the savory filling perfectly.
• Garlic butter topping: The finishing touch that makes these taste bakery-level delicious

🥘 Ingredients

For the filling:

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ½ yellow onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn, green beans)
• 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup chicken broth
• ½ cup heavy cream (or milk)
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon thyme (optional)

For the sliders:

• 1 package Hawaiian sweet rolls (12-count)
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon dried parsley (optional)

🔪 Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking dish or sheet pan with parchment paper.
2. Make the filling:
   • Melt butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
   • Add onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until soft. Stir in garlic and mixed vegetables; cook another 3–4 minutes.
   • Sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir to coat. Slowly pour in chicken broth while stirring, then add cream.
   • Simmer until thickened, about 3–5 minutes.
   • Stir in the chicken, salt, pepper, and thyme. Remove from heat.
3. Assemble the sliders:
   • Slice the rolls in half horizontally, keeping the tops and bottoms intact.
   • Place the bottom halves in your baking dish, then spread the creamy filling evenly over them.
   • Add the top halves back on.
4. Brush and bake:
   • Combine melted butter, garlic powder, and parsley. Brush over the tops.
   • Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden brown.
5. Serve:
   • Let cool slightly, then pull apart and serve warm.

Tips & Variations

• Shortcut: You can substitute cream of chicken soup for the sauce if you’re in a rush.
• Extra rich: Add shredded cheddar or Parmesan to the filling before baking.
• Make ahead: Prepare the filling up to two days ahead and assemble when ready to bake.
• Vegetarian twist: Swap the chicken for sautéed mushrooms or white beans.

Serving Ideas

Serve these sliders as an easy main dish with a green salad or roasted veggies. They’re also perfect for potlucks, Sunday dinners, or cozy nights in. Comfort food doesn’t get much easier — or more impressive — than this. Or could be such a good idea for a tailgate or game day snack.

Chicken Pot Pie Slider

Cozy, creamy, and buttery — these Chicken Pot Pie Sliders turn the classic comfort dish into easy, pull-apart bites that come together in just 30 minutes.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Servings 12 sliders

Ingredients

  

Filling

• 2 Tbsp butter
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• ½ yellow onion diced
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables peas, carrots, corn, green beans
• 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
• 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 cup chicken broth
• ½ cup heavy cream or milk
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp dried thyme optional
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or mozzarella for a creamier melt

Sliders

• 1 12-count package Hawaiian sweet rolls
• 2 Tbsp butter melted
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp dried parsley optional

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking dish or sheet pan with parchment paper.

Make the filling:

• Melt butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Add onion and sauté 3–4 minutes until soft. Stir in garlic and mixed vegetables; cook another 3–4 minutes.
• Sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir to coat. Gradually pour in chicken broth while stirring, then add cream.
• Simmer until thickened (about 3–5 minutes).
• Stir in shredded chicken, salt, pepper, thyme, and cheese until melted and creamy. Remove from heat. (or add cheese on top of filling once filling it on the buns before putting in the oven)

Assemble the sliders:

• Slice the rolls horizontally, keeping tops and bottoms intact.
• Place the bottom halves in the prepared dish and spread the cheesy filling evenly over them. Add the tops back on.

Brush and bake:

• Mix melted butter with garlic powder and parsley; brush over the tops.
• Bake 12–15 minutes until golden brown and lightly crisp.

Serve:

• Cool slightly, then pull apart and serve warm for the perfect gooey, savory bite.

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