Description
Elevate your weeknight dinners with these Delicious Crack Chicken Tenders! Juicy chicken, coated in a creamy ranch sauce and topped with crispy bacon, creates an irresistible flavor explosion that’s sure to impress. Perfect for busy nights or casual gatherings, these tenders can be served in wraps, over rice, or as a stand-alone appetizer. With minimal prep time and simple ingredients, this dish makes family meals both easy and enjoyable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken tenders
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, blend the softened cream cheese with ranch seasoning until smooth.
- Add the chicken tenders to the bowl and coat them evenly in the cream cheese mixture.
- Place the coated chicken tenders in a greased baking dish and sprinkle crumbled bacon on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle shredded cheese on top. Return to the oven until melted. Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tender (85g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg