Chicken Tenders Parmesan
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Chicken Tenders Parmesan
Description
Chicken Tenders Parmesan combines lightly seasoned chicken tenderloins coated in breadcrumbs and baked until cooked through. Although the breading does not develop a crispy crust due to baking rather than frying, the coating offers a tender texture underneath the blanket of marinara sauce and bubbling mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. The cheese melts and lightly browns during a final bake, adding richness and a smooth texture topping the chicken. Chopped basil leaves add a fresh herbal note contrasting the cheese and tomato base. This method provides a straightforward approach to classic flavors with minimal steps.
The dish can be served as a main course alongside sides such as pasta, salad, or steamed vegetables. Its comforting warm tomato sauce and melted cheese make it suitable for family dinners or easy gatherings. Leftovers reheat well in the oven or microwave, maintaining the sauce’s moisture and cheese’s softness.
Ingredients
- 12 chicken tenderloin 1 1/4 lbs
- 1 egg beaten, large
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs (1/2 gets tossed)
- olive oil spray form
- 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded part-skim
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- basil leaves for garnish, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425F. Line a sheet pan with foil and spray.
- Season chicken with salt. Place egg in a shallow bowl. In a second shallow bowl, add the breadcrumbs.
- Dip chicken in the egg, then into the breadcrumb mixture and shake off excess and place on a sheet pan.
- Spray both sides of the chicken generously with oil.
- Bake the chicken 18 minutes flipping halfway until cooked through. It’s ok if it’s not crispy, it’s going to get covered in marinara anyway.
- Transfer to a 9x13-inch baking pan, arrange the chicken strips. Spread the marinara sauce over the chicken and top with the mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Bake 8 to 10 minutes, until marinara is hot and the cheese is melted. Top with basil.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 376 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 3tenderloins | |
| Calories | 376kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 45g | 90% |
| Fat | 12.5g | 19% |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5g | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 169.5mg | 57% |
| Sodium | 1188mg | 50% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4.5g | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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