Craving those delicious Chicken Parmesan flavors in a fun, shareable format, but keeping it low-carb? This simplified recipe is your answer! Featuring quickly cooked chicken breast pieces, zesty low-sugar marinara, and melted cheeses layered onto toasted homemade low-carb slider rolls brushed with garlic butter. They come together faster than traditional versions, making them perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner or effortless entertaining.
Prep Time: 30 minutes (includes roll mixing)
Cook Time: 40-45 minutes (includes roll baking, chicken cooking, toasting)
Total Time: Approx. 1 hour 15 minutes (plus essential roll cooling time)
Yields: 12 sliders
Serving Size: 1 slider
Ingredients:
For the Low-Carb Slider Rolls (See Sub-Recipe Below):
1 batch Simple Low-Carb Slider Roll Dough
For the Chicken & Assembly:
2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1.5 lbs (680g) Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts, cut into twelve ½-inch thick “steaks” (roughly slider-sized)
1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt
1-2 teaspoons Fresh Cracked Black Pepper (to taste)
3 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
3 ounces (approx. 3/4 cup packed or 85g) Grated Fresh Parmesan Cheese
3/4 cup Low-Sugar Marinara Sauce (Use store-bought with ≤ 5g net carbs per 1/2 cup, or see Quick Low-Carb Marinara sub-recipe below)
4 ounces (approx. 1 cup) Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
Instructions:
- Make the Low-Carb Rolls: Follow the sub-recipe instructions below to prepare and bake the Simple Low-Carb Slider Rolls in a greased and parchment-lined 9×13 inch baking dish. Crucially, allow the baked slab of rolls to cool completely in the pan before handling.
- Preheat Oven & Prep Rolls: Once the rolls are fully cooled, preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Carefully remove the roll slab from the pan (using the parchment sling) onto a large cutting board. With a long serrated knife, slice the slab horizontally into two equal halves (top and bottom). Place both halves, cut-side up, on one or two large baking sheets.
- Toast Rolls with Garlic Butter: Melt the butter in a small microwave-safe bowl. Stir in the garlic powder until combined. Brush this garlic butter mixture evenly over the cut surfaces of both the top and bottom roll halves. Place the baking sheet(s) into the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, until the surfaces are lightly toasted and golden brown.
- Cook the Chicken: While the rolls toast, prepare the chicken. Cut into 12 even pieces and pat dry. Season well with salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces (in batches if needed) and cook for about 4-5 minutes per side, until well-browned and cooked through (internal temp 165°F/74°C).
- Assemble the Sliders: Remove the toasted rolls from the oven. Carefully transfer the toasted top halves to a plate and set aside. Leave the toasted bottom halves on the baking sheet. Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the surface of the roll bottoms. Arrange the cooked chicken pieces over the Parmesan, distributing them to cover each potential slider section.
- Add Sauce & Mozzarella: Spoon approximately 1 tablespoon of low-sugar marinara sauce onto each piece of chicken. Top the sauced chicken evenly with the shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Melt Cheese: Return the baking sheet containing the assembled slider bottoms to the oven. Bake for just 5 minutes, or until the mozzarella cheese is fully melted, bubbly, and gooey.
- Finish & Serve: Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Carefully place the reserved toasted roll tops onto the melted cheese layer. Using a sharp knife, cut the assembly into 12 individual sliders. Serve immediately while hot and cheesy.
Sub-Recipe: Simple Low-Carb Slider Rolls (9×13 Slab)
Yields: 1 slab (cuts into 12 slider portions)
Ingredients:
2 cups (224g) Fine Almond Flour
1/3 cup (30g) Psyllium Husk Powder (whole husk recommended)
1 tablespoon Baking Powder
1 teaspoon Salt
1.5 cups (360ml) Warm Water (approx. 105-115°F / 40-46°C)
3 large Eggs
1/4 cup (57g) Melted Unsalted Butter or Avocado Oil
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish; line with parchment paper, creating a sling with overhang.
- In a large bowl, whisk together almond flour, psyllium husk powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together1 warm water, eggs, and melted butter/oil.
- Pour wet into dry ingredients. Mix quickly and thoroughly until a thick batter forms.
- Spread batter evenly into prepared dish (use wet hands/spoon to smooth).
- Bake 20-25 minutes until set, lightly golden, and a toothpick inserted tests clean.
- Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before removing or slicing.
Optional Sub-Recipe: Quick Low-Carb Marinara Sauce
(Use if a suitable low-sugar commercial sauce is unavailable)
Yields: Approx. 3 cups
Prep Time: 2 mins
Cook Time: 10-15 mins
Ingredients:
1 tbsp Olive Oil; 1-2 cloves Garlic, minced; 1 (28 oz / 794g) can Crushed Tomatoes (no sugar added); 1 tsp Dried Oregano; 1 tsp Dried Basil; Salt & Pepper to taste; Optional: Pinch low-carb sweetener.
Instructions:
Heat oil, sauté garlic (1 min). Add remaining ingredients. Simmer gently 10-15 mins. Use ~3/4 cup for recipe.
Estimated Nutrition Information:
Per Serving (1 slider)
- Calories: 351 kcal
- Total Fat: 26.1g
- Saturated Fat: 8.5g
- Total Carbohydrates: 7.5g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.6g
- Sugars: ~1g (Naturally occurring)
- Net Carbohydrates: 3.9g
- Protein: 23.8g
- Sodium: 509mg (Highly variable based on ingredients)
Disclaimer: Nutrition information is meticulously calculated using standard databases and estimates for homemade low-carb components. It’s provided as an estimate only. Actual values can vary significantly based on specific brands used (cheese, sauce, etc.), precise measurements, and individual cooking variations.
