Keto Baked Jalapeño Popper Chicken Sliders
These crowd-pleasing sliders combine all the beloved flavors of jalapeño poppers in an easy-to-serve format. Tender shredded chicken mingles with cream cheese, crispy bacon, and diced jalapeños, topped with melted Monterey Jack cheese on soft slider buns. Perfect for game day parties, casual dinners, or feeding a hungry crowd, these sliders deliver creamy, spicy, and savory notes in every bite. The garlic butter brushed on top creates golden, flavorful buns that tie everything together beautifully.
Ingredients
- 12 slider rollsHawaiian rolls1:1flavor
sweeter buns
- 5 strips bacon
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups Monterrey jack cheese, shreddedcheddar cheese1:1flavor
sharper taste
- 2 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
- 2 small jalapenos, seeded and diced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
- 2
Leave rolls attached and cut in half horizontally to create top and bottom sections
- 3
Place bottom halves on baking sheet and set tops aside
- 4
Cook bacon in large skillet over medium heat until crispy
- 5
Transfer bacon to paper towel-lined plate to drain, then finely chop when cool
- 6
Combine cream cheese and 1 cup jack cheese in large mixing bowl
- 7
Add chopped bacon, shredded chicken, and diced jalapeño to cheese mixture
- 8
Mix until evenly combined
- 9
Spread chicken mixture over roll bottoms in even layer
- 10
Sprinkle remaining jack cheese over chicken mixture
- 11
Place roll tops onto sliders
- 12
Melt butter with garlic powder in microwave
- 13
Brush garlic butter over roll tops
- 14
Bake for 20 minutes until tops are golden and cheese is melted
- 15
Remove from oven and cut between sliders with knife or spatula
- 16
Serve warm
Tips
Cook chicken ahead of time by poaching, grilling, or using rotisserie chicken for convenience.
Remove jalapeño seeds completely for milder heat, or leave some seeds for extra spice.
Let sliders rest 2-3 minutes after cutting to prevent filling from spilling out.
Good to Know
Refrigerate assembled sliders up to 2 days before baking. Cover tightly with foil.
Prepare chicken mixture up to 1 day ahead. Assemble sliders morning of serving.
Best served immediately while cheese is melted and buns are warm.
Common Mistakes
Drain bacon thoroughly to avoid soggy sliders.
Don't overbake or buns will become too crispy.
Cut cleanly between rolls to maintain slider shape.
Substitutions
sweeter buns
FAQ
Can I make these sliders ahead of time?
Yes, assemble completely and refrigerate up to 2 days. Add 5 extra minutes to baking time if cooking from cold.
What if I don't have slider rolls?
Regular hamburger buns work well. Cut into smaller portions or use dinner rolls for similar size.
How long do leftovers keep?
Store in refrigerator up to 3 days. Reheat in 350°F oven for 8-10 minutes until warmed through.