Description
Easy and delicious Crack Chicken Tenders coated with creamy ranch and cheesy goodness, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds chicken tenders, trimmed and ready to use
- 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 large bowl, combine Greek yogurt (or mayo) with ranch seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Coat each chicken tender generously with the yogurt mixture, then roll in crushed crackers or breadcrumbs.
- Place coated tenders on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Spray lightly with cooking spray or drizzle with olive oil. Bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through and golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving alongside veggies or salad.
Notes
For extra flavor, add chopped herbs or try different cheese types like pepper jack. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chicken tenders, easy recipes, family dinner, weeknight meals