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Easy Baked Crack Chicken Tenders Recipe

Close-up of three golden brown crack chicken tenders topped with melted cheese and crispy bacon bits on a white plate.
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Make these incredibly flavorful, cheesy, and bacon-loaded crack chicken tenders in the oven for a simple, family-friendly weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken tenders
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, cheddar cheese, ranch seasoning mix, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix until completely smooth.
  3. Gently fold in the crumbled, cooked bacon until evenly distributed throughout the cheese mixture.
  4. Take each chicken tender and spread a generous layer of the crack chicken mixture over the top surface of the tender.
  5. Place the coated tenders on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring the topping is facing up.
  6. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F or 74°C) and the topping is bubbly and lightly golden brown.
  7. Serve immediately as a main dish or as game day chicken appetizers.

Notes

  • For crispier bacon, cook it in the oven or microwave before crumbling.
  • If you prefer a low-carb option, these tenders are naturally keto chicken tenders recipe friendly.
  • You can freeze these cooked tenders; cool them completely, then store them in an airtight container for up to three months. Reheat in the oven to maintain texture.

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