Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a 9×9 baking dish or casserole pan with parchment paper. In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, hot sauce, ranch dressing, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Place the bottom halves of the slider buns onto the prepared baking dish. Evenly distribute the chicken mixture among all the buns, then sprinkle with cheese and cover with the top halves of the buns. In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning together. Use a pastry brush to coat the tops of the buns with the butter mixture. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake at 350°F for 15 minutes. After that, remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the tops are lightly golden and the cheese has melted. Cut the sliders and serve immediately with your choice of sides while they are still hot.