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 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.

Five Minute Garlic Parmesan Chicken Tenders Recipe

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. Here are a few of my other favorites:

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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.

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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

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.

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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.

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%

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.