Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken tenders or boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into strips)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 packet dry ranch seasoning mix
- 1/3 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs, beaten
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, cheddar cheese, ranch seasoning, and bacon.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Spread cheese mixture over each chicken strip, pressing to adhere.
- Dip each coated tender into beaten eggs, then coat in panko breadcrumbs.
- Place on baking sheet and lightly spray tops with olive oil.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and cooked through.
- Let rest a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Add hot sauce to egg for a spicy twist.
- Use low-fat cream cheese and turkey bacon to lighten the recipe.
- Substitute panko with crushed cornflakes or seasoned breadcrumbs.
- Best reheated in oven or air fryer for crispiness.
- Freeze after baking for easy future meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2-3 tenders
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
