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Crack Chicken Tenders

Creamy and cheesy chicken strips with ranch seasoning, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs chicken tenders
  • 6 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning mix 1 oz
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese divided
  • 0.5 cup cooked bacon bits
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or cooking spray
  • 2 tbsp chopped green onions optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, ranch seasoning mix, garlic powder, onion powder, and half of the shredded cheddar cheese.
  3. Place the chicken tenders on your prepared baking sheet. Lightly coat them with olive oil or cooking spray.
  4. Spoon and spread the cream cheese mixture generously over each tender.
  5. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese and bacon bits on top of each tender.
  6. Bake in your preheated oven for about 20–25 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the topping is golden and bubbly.
  7. Once baked to perfection, top with chopped green onions if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 20gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgSugar: 1g

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