Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken tenders
- 1 cup crushed crispy bacon bits
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, mix garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Season chicken tenders with the spice mixture.
- Place tenders on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Remove from oven, top with shredded cheddar and crispy bacon bits, then broil for 2-3 minutes until cheese melts.
- Serve hot with preferred dipping sauces or sides.
Notes
- For extra crispy tenders, coat chicken in breadcrumbs before baking.
- You can substitute ranch with blue cheese dressing for a different flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free (if using gluten-free breadcrumb alternative)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken tender
- Calories: 320 Kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 105mg