Cheese-Baked Chicken Tenders with Garlic Butter Drizzle

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Juicy chicken tenders baked with a cheesy crust and finished with a rich garlic butter drizzle, perfect for picky eaters. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs chicken tenders, shredded mozzarella cheese, grated Parmesan cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 American cuisine 400 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper; coat lightly with cooking spray.
  2. Step 2: In a shallow bowl, mix 1 cup shredded mozzarella and 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese.
  3. Step 3: In a second shallow bowl, place 1/2 cup all-purpose flour seasoned with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 tsp paprika.
  4. Step 4: In a third bowl, beat 2 large eggs.
  5. Step 5: Dredge each of the 1 lb chicken tenders first in the seasoned flour, then dip into the beaten eggs, and finally coat thoroughly with the cheese mixture.
  6. Step 6: Arrange the coated chicken tenders on the prepared baking sheet and spray the tops lightly with cooking spray.
  7. Step 7: Bake for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the cheese is bubbly and golden and chicken registers 165°F internally.
  8. Step 8: Meanwhile, melt 3 tbsp unsalted butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
  9. Step 9: Drizzle the garlic butter over the baked chicken tenders just before serving for a rich finish.

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