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Posted October 24, 2018 Last Edited November 29, 2019 By Taryn

Five Minute Garlic Parmesan Chicken Tenders Recipe

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With just Five Ingredients and Five Minutes of prep time, these Garlic Parmesan Chicken Tenders will be your new easy dinner. This is our favorite easy Chicken Tenders Recipe.

garlic parmesan chicken tenders on a white plate with green beans

Five Minute Garlic Parmesan Chicken Tenders Recipe

It can be difficult to make simple staples taste good quickly. My Five Minute Garlic Parmesan Chicken Tenders Recipe does just that. With a five minute prep time, you can pop them in the oven and help kids with homework, get a couple of chores done, or just sit back and put your tired feet up.

tongs placing the garlic parmesan chicken tenders on a white plate with green beans

Can I sub in chicken breasts?

Chicken tenderloins are my favorite meat for quick dinners. They cook fast and don’t require cutting or trimming first. Since chicken doesn’t have a ton of flavor on its own you can incorporate them in hundreds of ways.

I’m able to get them for about .50 more per pound than chicken breasts. Since they are a better cut of poultry this price difference is worth it to me. But if you prefer to use chicken breasts you can. Just cut them into strips and proceed with the rest of the recipe.

Here are a few of my other favorite Chicken Tenders Recipes:

Bacon Wrapped Chicken Tenders with Ranch Dip

Cumin Rubbed Chicken with Black Bean & Corn Salsa

Greek Chicken with Feta and Dill

Sesame Chicken Bites

Creamy Tomato Chicken & Spaghetti Squash Casserole

Ham & Cheddar Chicken Skillet Dinner

This recipe has the same topping I use on my Garlic Parmesan Zucchini. It is a family favorite and I knew it would also be great on chicken. My kids gobbled this up.

mixing the garlic parmesan chicken tenders recipe in a bowl with the mayo

I must say it is awfully hard to type while holding a baby. If my posts are a bit less wordy than normal that is why. My sweet 7-week old boy is such a blessing but he loves to be in mama’s arms. I wear him in baby carriers often but he’s happier if I’m moving around doing chores than sitting and typing. Creating recipes and taking photos is easy, even editing since I can click with one hand, but two-handed typing, not so much.

Five Minute Garlic Parmesan Chicken Tenders Recipe Ingredients:

2.5 pounds chicken tenderloins

3/4 cup mayo

3/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese, divided

1 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp salt

close up of the garlic parmesan chicken tenders on a baking sheet

Mayo? Do I have to use mayo?

Mayo is my favorite condiment ever. It takes almost any savory dish and kicks it up a notch. It is my go-to for making anything dairy-free creamy. That delicious emulsified oil can replace cream in many recipes.

You cannot taste it in this recipe. Really. But if you are adamantly opposed to using mayonnaise I’ve had readers use yogurt or sour cream successfully.

hands putting down the tray of garlic parmesan chicken tenders

 

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Five Minute Garlic Parmesan Chicken Tenders
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
30 mins
 

It can be difficult to make simple staples taste good quickly. My Five Minute Garlic Parmesan Chicken Tenders do just that. With a five minute prep time, you can pop them in the oven and help kids with homework, get a couple chores done, or just sit back and put your tired feet up. This is one of my favorite chicken tender recipes.

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken tenders recipe
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 342 kcal
Author: Taryn
Ingredients
  • 2.5 pounds chicken tenderloins
  • 3/4 cup mayo
  • 3/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400.
  2. Combine the mayo, 1/4 cup of the cheese, garlic, and salt in a medium bowl. Add the chicken and stir to coat. Put the chicken on a large baking sheet. I put parchment on mine to save on the cleanup.
  3. Sprinkle on the rest of the cheese.
  4. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
  5. Optional: Broil for 2-3 minutes to brown the cheese. Watch the chicken closely if you are broiling so it doesn't burn.
Recipe Notes

Watch the video right above this recipe to see how easy these are to make! 

Nutrition Facts
Five Minute Garlic Parmesan Chicken Tenders
Amount Per Serving
Calories 342 Calories from Fat 189
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 105mg 35%
Sodium 593mg 25%
Potassium 537mg 15%
Total Carbohydrates 0.5g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Sugars 0g
Protein 33g 66%
Vitamin A 2.6%
Vitamin C 2.1%
Calcium 12%
Iron 3.6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

Originally published on 11/3/17. Revised and republished on 10/24/18.

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Comments

  1. Kristy Smith says

    December 12, 2019 at 11:01 pm

    Made this tonight and it was a hit!!!! Even my picky eater liked it! And my son who has liver disease has to really watch what he is eating.... everything in this recipe is super healthy for him! He liked it so much he asked me to make another batch for his lunch tomorrow!

    Reply
  2. Holly says

    November 19, 2019 at 10:06 pm

    I made this for my family tonight and they devoured it! I loved how quick, easy and delicious it was! This will be on a regular rotation for us! Thank you!!

    Reply
  3. Michele Kopp says

    October 24, 2019 at 7:31 pm

    Mine didn’t look like the picture at all. They never browned. Tasted good though. I totally followed the recipe. ???!
    Reply
    • Taryn says

      October 24, 2019 at 8:37 pm

      Next time move them to the top rack of the oven or broil at the end for a minute or two. Ovens can vary a lot.
      Reply
  4. Laurie says

    October 21, 2019 at 10:23 pm

    This recipe is so easy and very delicious! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  5. Mandy says

    October 7, 2019 at 7:09 pm

    Mine didn't look nearly as pretty as the picture - in fact, it didn't look very appealing at all - but it made up for it in taste! I was wary because I don't eat mayonnaise, but it was great. The chicken was so soft and juicy. Thank you for the delicious recipe!

    Reply
  6. Julia says

    September 13, 2019 at 4:45 pm

    This recipe is now my family favorite dish. Fantastically Delicious with every bite ! It’s a 5 Star dish. The chicken is moist, the cheese adds a wonderful flavor and I topped this dish off with Green Onions. Yummy !

    Reply
  7. Tara says

    August 13, 2019 at 6:40 pm

    I generally don't eat mayo but this was super delicious!!!

    Reply
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