Chicken Bacon Croissant Sliders (Print)

Flaky croissants filled with chicken, bacon, cheddar, and ranch for a savory, handheld treat.

# Ingredients:

→ Meats

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
02 - 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

→ Dairy

03 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
04 - ½ cup cream cheese, softened
05 - ¼ cup ranch dressing
06 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

→ Bakery

07 - 2 cans (8 oz each) refrigerated croissant dough (12 croissant rolls total)

→ Seasonings

08 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
09 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
10 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives (optional, for garnish)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, ranch dressing, garlic powder, and black pepper until evenly mixed.
03 - Unroll croissant dough and separate into individual triangles. Place approximately 2 tablespoons of the chicken mixture onto the wide end of each triangle.
04 - Roll each triangle starting from the wide end to the narrow tip, tucking corners to seal and form compact slider shapes. Arrange them on the prepared baking sheet.
05 - Brush tops of each slider with melted unsalted butter to enhance browning.
06 - Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
07 - Remove sliders from oven and let cool slightly. Optionally, garnish with chopped fresh chives and serve warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The croissant dough turns out golden, flaky, and a little bit indulgent—just the right amount of mess to have fun with.
  • It’s so easy to remix the filling and prep ahead that you’ll look like a kitchen wizard without breaking a sweat.
02 -
  • If you overfill the croissants, the cheese bubbles out—go easy for tidier results.
  • Canned dough loves to stick to countertops, so flour or parchment underneath makes rolling a breeze.
03 -
  • Let cream cheese fully soften before mixing—it makes the filling come together in a flash.
  • Don’t skip the melted butter brush, even if you’re in a rush; it’s what gives the tops that irresistible bakery finish.
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