Description
Crack Chicken Tenders are juicy, oven-baked chicken strips coated in a flavorful blend of ranch seasoning, crispy breadcrumbs, and melted cheddar cheese, delivering an irresistible combination that’s perfect for dinner or snacking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 lbs chicken tenders
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix
- 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, mix cream cheese, ranch seasoning, cheddar cheese, bacon, and mayonnaise until well combined.
- Spread the mixture evenly over each chicken tender.
- Sprinkle panko breadcrumbs on top of the coated chicken, pressing lightly to adhere.
- Arrange chicken tenders on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and breadcrumbs are golden brown.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the breadcrumb topping.
- These tenders pair well with ranch, honey mustard, or barbecue dipping sauce.
- Leftovers can be reheated in the oven to maintain crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tenders
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: crack chicken tenders, cheesy ranch chicken, baked chicken tenders, bacon ranch chicken