Parmesan Chicken Tenders
If you’re short on time but craving a comforting Italian-style dinner the whole family will love, this Parmesan Chicken Tenders recipe will deliver! It's made with frozen fried chicken strips or tenders, a jar of spaghetti sauce and a bag of shredded cheese- and it's ready to eat in 20 minutes!
Servings: 6
Calories: 524kcal
Equipment
- 9x13 baking dish
Ingredients
- 12 breaded chicken tender strips frozen and fully cooked
- 4 ¼ cups marinara sauce
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 16 oz pasta optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of a 9×13 baking dish. Place the frozen chicken tenders directly on top of the sauce. Pour extra marinara sauce over the chicken, then generously sprinkle shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan on top.
- Bake for about 15 minutes uncovered or until the chicken reaches 165°F and the cheese has melted and starts to bubble.
- While then chicken bakes, cook your favorite pasta according to package directions. Toss with extra sauce and serve alongside your cheesy Parmesan chicken.
Notes
Chicken: Any type of fully cooked, breaded frozen chicken works great for this recipe. Frozen chicken nuggets, chicken patties, tenderloins, crispy chicken strips, etc. can be used to make this easy chicken tenders parmesan.
Storing: Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 12oz | Calories: 524kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 91mg | Sodium: 829mg | Potassium: 843mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 665IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 224mg | Iron: 2mg
