Ingredients
8 breaded chicken tenders
2 cups marinara sauce
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
4 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
1-Preheat the oven: Preheat oven to 425°F.
2-Arrange the chicken tenders: Place 8 breaded chicken tenders in a single layer in a 13×9 baking dish, leaving space between each for even crisping.
3-Bake the chicken: Bake for 25 minutes until golden and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
4-Warm the marinara sauce: Warm 2 cups marinara sauce in microwave for 1-2 minutes or in a saucepan until steamy.
5-Spoon sauce over tenders: Spoon warm marinara evenly over the baked tenders.
6-Add cheeses: Sprinkle 1/3 cup grated Parmesan and 4 ounces shredded mozzarella over the sauce.
7-Bake until bubbly: Return dish to oven; bake 15-20 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden. (Optional: broil last minute for extra browning.)
8-Garnish and serve: Top with fresh basil or parsley; serve over pasta, with a side salad, or garlic bread.
Last Step:
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🔥 For extra browning, switch to broil for the last minute of baking.
🧀 Swap mozzarella for provolone or fontina to create a different flavor profile.
♨️ Reheat leftovers in an oven or air fryer at 350°F to keep the coating crispy.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 chicken tenders
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
