Description
These Cheesy Ranch Chicken Tenders are ultra-creamy, flavorful, and incredibly easy to make — a perfect family dinner recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ lbs chicken tenders
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix
- 1½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Coat chicken in oil and seasonings, bake until golden. Mix cream cheese, ranch, and cheddar, spread on baked chicken, return to oven. Garnish and serve.
Notes
Use room-temperature cream cheese for easier mixing. Add cooked bacon bits or chopped jalapeños for extra flavor. Garnish with green onions for a fresh touch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approx. 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: chicken tenders, ranch chicken, creamy chicken, cheesy chicken tenders, weeknight dinner, easy chicken recipe