CHICKEN PARMESAN SLIDER BAKE

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Sliders are the perfect finger food for any get-together, and this flavorful chicken Parmesan version won't disappoint. -Nick Iverson, Denver, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

24 ounces frozen breaded chicken tenders
1 package (12 ounces) Hawaiian sweet rolls
1 package (7-1/2 ounces) sliced provolone and mozzarella cheese blend
1 jar (24 ounces) marinara sauce
TOPPING:
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375°. Prepare chicken tenders according to package directions. Meanwhile, without separating rolls, cut horizontally in half; arrange roll bottoms in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Place half of cheese slices over roll bottoms. Bake until cheese is melted, 3-5 minutes., Layer rolls with half of sauce, chicken tenders, remaining sauce and remaining cheese slices. Replace top halves of rolls. , For topping, microwave butter, garlic powder and red pepper flakes, covered, on high, stirring occasionally, until butter is melted. Pour over rolls; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, until golden brown and heated through, 20-25 minutes. Sprinkle with basil before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402 calories, Fat 23g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 780mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 17g protein.