Cheese-Topped Baked Chicken Tenders with Garlic Butter

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Juicy chicken tenders baked with a savory garlic butter sauce and finished with a melted cheese topping that kids love. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 32 minutes, pairs chicken tenderloins, unsalted butter, minced garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 360 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: 10 min Cook: 22 min Serves 4 American cuisine 360 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400°F and grease a baking dish large enough to hold 1 lb chicken tenderloins in a single layer.
  2. Step 2: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt 3 tbsp unsalted butter, then add 2 cloves minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
  3. Step 3: Remove the garlic butter from heat and stir in 1 tsp Italian seasoning, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  4. Step 4: Place the chicken tenderloins in the baking dish and brush each piece generously with the garlic butter mixture.
  5. Step 5: Sprinkle 3/4 cup grated mozzarella cheese evenly over the chicken, followed by 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese.
  6. Step 6: Bake uncovered for 18-22 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is bubbly and lightly golden.
  7. Step 7: Remove from the oven and garnish with 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving warm.

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