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two chicken parmesan tenders on a silver tray next to a bowl of tomato sauce
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Baked Parmesan Chicken Tenders For One

Perfectly seasoned Chicken Parmesan Tenders baked to crispy perfection, topped with melted mozzarella cheese, and served with a marinara dipping sauce. A quick, easy, and absolutely delicious meal!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Dish
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: baked chicken, chicken parmesan, chicken parmesan tenders, chicken strips, chicken tenders, parmesan chicken tenders
Servings: 1 serving
Author: Joanie Zisk

Ingredients

  • 6 ounces chicken tenders (approximately 3-5 chicken tenders)
  • 3 tablespoons breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • teaspoon garlic powder
  • teaspoon salt
  • teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons butter (1-ounce), melted
  • 2 tablespoons shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup Marinara sauce -for dipping

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • On a large plate, combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Set this aside.
  • Pour melted butter into a medium-sized bowl. Dip each chicken tenderloin in the butter.
  • Roll the buttered chicken in the breadcrumb and Parmesan mixture to coat it.
  • Place the coated chicken on a foil or parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 165°F at the thickest part of the chicken.
  • After baking, sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the chicken tenders. Return them to the oven for 2-3 minutes to melt the cheese.
  • Heat the marinara sauce. Serve the chicken tenders on a plate with the sauce drizzled over or in a bowl for dipping.

Notes

  • For low carb Parmesan Chicken Tenders, skip the breadcrumbs. Instead, use the spices listed in the recipe along with Parmesan cheese for flavor.
  • To keep your chicken Parmesan tenders juicy, cover them with aluminum foil for 5 to 10 minutes after baking. This helps the juices reabsorb into the meat, preventing them from running out when you cut or bite into the tenders.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 565kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 52g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 185mg | Sodium: 1276mg | Potassium: 1127mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1568IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 346mg | Iron: 4mg

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