Description
Chicken Tenders Parmesan is a mouthwatering dish that features golden, crispy chicken tenders topped with rich marinara sauce and melted Parmesan cheese. This comforting recipe is perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, delivering a satisfying blend of flavors that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
- Olive oil (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In one bowl, beat the eggs. In another bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Dip each chicken piece into the egg, then coat thoroughly with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Arrange the coated tenders on the baking sheet, leaving space between them for even cooking.
- Bake for about 20 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- Remove from oven, spoon marinara sauce over each tender, top with additional Parmesan cheese, and bake for another 5-7 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, mix dried herbs like oregano or basil into the breadcrumb mixture. - Serve immediately for optimal texture; pairing with garlic bread or a fresh salad enhances the meal.