Easy Chicken and Bean Sliders Recipe is the Best Burger-Chili Combo!
Served on a roll with zesty slaw, these spiced-right sliders are a super-satisfying supper
There’s nothing like coming home after a busy day at work to delicious meal that’s been cooking all day. It’s like a gift when you walk in the door — the intoxicating aroma and the knowledge that all you have to do is serve it up! And it’s even better when it’s a spiced-just-right combination of burger and chili, like this chicken and bean sliders recipe. It’s so hearty and irresistible, and it’s so simple to pull together. We start with ground chicken, add spices and tomatoes and let the mixture cook in the slow cooker for hours. The flavors meld together and intensify — yum! Then we add beans for even more goodness. The sliders are served on rolls with zesty citrusy slaw for crunch and brightness. The tang of the slaw perfectly complements the spice of the beef and bean mixture.
My family can’t get enough of these sliders! Your crew is bound to love them too. Check out our video to see how easy this dish is to make. Then get inspired to give recipe a try and leave us a comment with your thoughts below.
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Ingredients
- 1 Tbs. olive oil
- ½ cup finely chopped red onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 lb. ground chicken
- 2 tsp. chili powder
- ¼ tsp. + ⅛ tsp. salt
- 1 (10 oz.) can mild diced tomatoes and green chilies
- 2 Tbs. tomato paste
- 1 (14.5 oz.) can pink beans, rinsed, drained
- 4 cups thinly sliced cabbage (6 oz.)
- ¼ cup bottled olive oil-and-vinegar salad dressing
- 2 tsp. lime juice
- 1 tsp. grated lime zest
- 16 slider rolls, split
- 4 scallions, thinly sliced
- ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves
Instructions
PrintCoat 4-qt. slow cooker with cooking spray. In large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook stirring, until softened, 5 min. Add garlic; cook, 30 sec. Add chickn, chili powder and ¼ tsp. salt; over medium-high heat, cook, stirring, until browned, 10 min. Transfer to bottom of slow cooker. In bowl, mix tomatoes and tomato paste; add to slow cooker. Cook on low 3 hrs. Stir in beans; cook until thickened, about 1 hr.
In bowl, mix cabbage, dressing, lime juice, zest and remaining salt. Dividing evenly, top each roll bottom with slaw and chicken. Add scallions, cilantro and roll tops.
