Description

These Crack Chicken Tenders are crispy, cheesy, and loaded with flavor! Coated in a creamy ranch-seasoned mixture and topped with melted cheese and bacon, they’re a quick and easy dinner your whole family will love. Perfect for busy weeknights or game-day snacks.

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs chicken tenders
1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
1 packet ranch seasoning mix
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
In a large bowl, mix together the cream cheese, shredded cheddar, ranch seasoning, and crumbled bacon until well combined.
Season chicken tenders with salt and pepper.
Spread a spoonful of the cheese mixture over each chicken tender.
In a separate bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs with olive oil.
Press the cheesy side of each chicken tender into the breadcrumbs to coat.
Place the tenders breadcrumb-side up on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 20–25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the topping is golden and bubbly.
Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve hot.

Notes

Want a little heat? Add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the cheese mixture.
You can use regular or thick-cut bacon, just make sure it’s crispy before mixing it in.
Serve with a side of ranch or your favorite dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
Calories: 510
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 820mg
Fat: 36g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Unsaturated Fat: 17g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 10g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 38g
Cholesterol: 135mg