Description
Easy and flavorful chicken tenders coated in a creamy ranch mix and baked to crispy perfection, 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 medium bowl, mix the Greek yogurt, ranch seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper.
- Coat each chicken tender generously with the yogurt mixture and dip them into the crushed Ritz crackers.
- Place the coated tenders on a baking sheet, spray lightly with cooking spray or drizzle with olive oil, and bake for about 20-25 minutes until crispy and cooked through.
- Let them cool for a minute and serve with your favorite dipping sauces or veggies.
Notes
These tenders can be prepped ahead of time and stored in the fridge. They are versatile and can be served with various sides.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken tenders, easy dinner, family meals, baked tenders, crispy chicken