Description
These Crack Chicken Tenders are dangerously good and impossible to stop eating. Crispy, cheesy, and packed with ranch flavor, they disappear fast.
Ingredients
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1 lb chicken tenders
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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4 oz cream cheese, softened
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1 packet ranch seasoning mix
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6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
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1 cup panko breadcrumbs
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2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400°F or air fryer to 380°F and prepare cooking surface.
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Mix cream cheese, ranch seasoning, garlic powder, and pepper until smooth.
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Coat chicken tenders evenly in the cream cheese mixture.
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Roll coated tenders in panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently.
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Arrange tenders with space between and brush lightly with oil or butter.
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Bake or air fry until cooked through and golden.
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Top with remaining cheese and bacon and cook until melted.
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Rest briefly and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25mins