Best Extra Cheddar Chicken Tenders Recipes

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EXTRA CHEDDAR CHICKEN TENDERS



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Let a crisp coating and juicy chicken meet creamy, tangy dressing in these cheddar chicken tenders. Make these Extra Cheddar Chicken Tenders for the kids.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pkt. SHAKE 'N BAKE Seasoned Panko Seasoned Coating Mix
2 Tbsp. OSCAR MAYER Real Bacon Bits
1/4 tsp. smoked paprika
1 cup KRAFT Finely Shredded Colby & Monterey Jack Cheeses
1 lb. chicken tenders
1 cucumber, cut into sticks
1 carrot, cut into sticks
1 red pepper, cut into strips
1/2 cup KRAFT Classic Ranch Dressing

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375ºF.
  • Spray baking sheet with cooking spray. Combine coating mix, bacon and paprika in medium bowl; stir in cheese.
  • Moisten chicken with water; lightly press cheese mixture onto both sides of chicken. (Chicken will not be completely coated.) Place on prepared baking sheet; top with remaining cheese mixture.
  • Bake 15 min. or until chicken is done.
  • Serve with vegetable dippers and dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Sodium 1570 mg, Carbohydrate 19 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 4 g, Protein 27 g

BAKED CHEDDAR-DIJON CHICKEN TENDERS



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Provided by Kelly Senyei

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups cheddar crackers, such as Cheez-It or Cheese Nips
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 1/4 pound chicken tenders
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 cup all-purpose flour
Ranch dressing, ketchup or honey mustard, for dipping

Steps:

  • Position a rack in the lower third of the oven and preheat to 475 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil and brush it with the olive oil.
  • Pulse the cheddar crackers in a food processor until finely ground. Alternatively, place the crackers in a resealable plastic bag and crush them with a rolling pin. Transfer the cracker crumbs to a wide, shallow bowl then stir in the paprika.
  • In another wide, shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs with the mustard. Place the flour in a third wide, shallow bowl.
  • Coat each chicken tender in the flour, shaking off any excess, then dip it in the eggs. Press it in the cracker crumbs until evenly coated then transfer to the prepared baking sheet, arranging all of the chicken tenders in a single layer about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake, flipping them once, until golden brown, about 15 minutes total. Serve with ranch dressing, ketchup or honey mustard, for dipping.

EASY BAKED CHICKEN TENDERS



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A wholesome twist on the classic favorite chicken tenders....I personally would prefer these baked over fried any day!

Provided by Tarryn

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Baked and Roasted     Breasts

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

vegetable cooking spray (such as I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!®)
1 egg, beaten
1 ¼ cups panko bread crumbs
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 skinless, boneless chicken tenders, cut into 1/2-inch strips lengthwise

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray.
  • Place egg in a shallow dish. Place bread crumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper into a large zip-top freezer bag and mix well. Dip 2 chicken strips into egg and then place into bread crumb mixture and shake to coat. Place coated chicken pieces onto the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining chicken.
  • Spray each chicken tender with cooking spray 2 times.
  • Bake tenders in the preheated oven for 7 minutes; flip, continue to bake on opposite side until no longer pink in the centers, about 7 minutes more. Remove from the oven.
  • Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
  • Broil tenders in the preheated oven for extra crunch, about 2 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Carbohydrate 25.6 g, Cholesterol 72.2 mg, Fat 3.7 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 16.7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 688.7 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

GARLIC CHEDDAR CHICKEN



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Chicken breasts dipped in garlic butter and Cheddar bread crumbs. NEVER have any leftovers!

Provided by BAYLOR66

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
¾ cup dry bread crumbs
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese
¼ teaspoon dried parsley
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
⅛ teaspoon salt
8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - pounded thin

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat, and cook the garlic until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • In a shallow bowl, mix the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, Cheddar cheese, parsley, oregano, pepper, and salt.
  • Dip each chicken breast in the garlic butter to coat, then press into the bread crumb mixture. Arrange the coated chicken breasts in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Drizzle with any remaining butter and top with any remaining bread crumb mixture.
  • Bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400.4 calories, Carbohydrate 8.4 g, Cholesterol 129.2 mg, Fat 24.9 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 34.5 g, SaturatedFat 14.5 g, Sodium 488.1 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

CHEDDARS CHICKEN TENDERS RECIPE



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Provided by aniasvibrantkitchen.com

Categories     Main Course

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups Cheez-cheddar crackers
3/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/4 lbs chicken tenders
1/3 cup Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

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GARLIC CHEDDAR CHICKEN BAKE



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Loaded with chicken, rice and plenty of cheddar cheese, this easy casserole is the definition of cozy comfort food. Plus, it's not hard to make! It only requires 10 minutes of prep time before going into the oven. This cheesy chicken bake recipe gets a crunchy topping made from extra cheese and buttery bread crumbs, and finished off with a bit of chopped fresh parsley for a seriously irresistible dinner-trust us, you're going to want seconds.

Provided by Pillsbury Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 cup Progresso™ plain panko crispy bread crumbs
1 package (14 oz) chicken tenders (not breaded), cut into bite-size pieces
1 cup uncooked regular long-grain white rice
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 1/2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (8 oz)
Chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 8-inch square (2-quart) baking dish with cooking spray. In small bowl, mix melted butter and bread crumbs until well mixed. Set aside.
  • In baking dish, mix chicken, rice, salt, pepper, garlic powder, chicken broth and 1 1/2 cups of the cheese until well mixed.
  • Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
  • Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheese and the bread crumb mixture evenly over rice mixture. Bake about 5 minutes or until crumbs are light golden brown. Sprinkle with chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 640, Carbohydrate 53 g, Cholesterol 135 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 0 g, Protein 41 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1600 mg, Sugar 1 g, TransFat 1 g

EASY CHEDDAR-FLAVORED CHICKEN TENDERS



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A quick and easy chicken entree that everyone will love! I left out the pepper due to a family allergy. We still enjoyed it.

Provided by Raylyn Sophia Haggan

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 ½ cups cheese-flavored crackers (such as Cheez-It®)
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 ½ pounds chicken tenders
⅓ cup Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Move an oven rack to the lower third of the oven and preheat to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C). Brush a large, shallow baking pan with oil.
  • Pulse crackers in a food processor until finely ground. Transfer to a wide, shallow bowl and stir in pepper.
  • Toss tenders with mustard in a large bowl until coated. Dredge, 2 at a time, in cracker crumbs until evenly coated. Arrange in a single layer, without crowding, in the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 15 minutes, turning halfway through. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386.2 calories, Carbohydrate 17.9 g, Cholesterol 99.9 mg, Fat 16.7 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 37.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 815.9 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

CHEDDAR CHICKEN TENDERS



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Make and share this Cheddar Chicken Tenders recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Christopher T

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups Cheez-It crackers, cheddar crackers (3 oz)
3/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/4 lbs chicken tenders (not coated or cooked)
1/3 cup Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Put oven rack in lower third of oven and preheat oven to 475°F Brush a large shallow baking pan with oil (2 tablespoons).
  • Pulse crackers in a food processor until finely ground, then transfer to a wide shallow bowl and stir in 1/2 teaspoon pepper and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Toss tenders with mustard in a large bowl until coated, then dredge, 2 at a time, in cracker crumbs until evenly coated. Arrange tenders in 1 layer, without crowding, in oiled pan. Bake, turning over once, until golden brown, about 15 minutes total.

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