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!
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.