Crack Chicken Tenders
A delightful spin on traditional comfort food, these chicken tenders are coated in creamy goodness and topped with an irresistible crunch, perfect for weeknight meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free options
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds chicken tenders
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (or mayonnaise)
- 1 packet (1 ounce) ranch seasoning mix
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup crushed Ritz crackers (or panko breadcrumbs)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Cooking spray or olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt and ranch seasoning until well blended.
- Fully coat each chicken tender in the yogurt mixture, then place it in a separate bowl with the combined cheeses and crushed crackers.
- Arrange the coated chicken tenders on a lightly greased baking sheet, spaced out for even cooking.
- Bake for about 20-25 minutes, until fully cooked through and golden brown.
- Remove from the oven, serve hot, and enjoy!
Notes
Feel free to use dairy-free options and gluten-free breadcrumbs. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days, or freeze separated by parchment paper.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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