Crack Chicken Tenders
These Crack Chicken Tenders are baked, juicy chicken strips coated in a creamy ranch and cheese mixture, then topped with crispy bacon and green onions for an easy, family-friendly dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken tenders
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a large baking sheet with olive oil and set aside.
- Pat the chicken tenders dry with paper towels. Season them on both sides with the salt, black pepper, and garlic powder, then arrange them in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- In a medium bowl, add the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and ranch seasoning mix. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add the shredded cheddar cheese to the cream cheese mixture and fold it in until evenly distributed.
- Spoon the cream cheese and cheddar mixture over the seasoned chicken tenders, dividing it evenly and spreading it gently to cover the tops of the tenders.
- Sprinkle the crumbled bacon evenly over the coated chicken tenders, pressing it lightly so it adheres to the cheese mixture.
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the chicken tenders are cooked through and the topping is melted and lightly golden around the edges.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the Crack Chicken Tenders rest for 5 minutes so the juices settle and the topping firms slightly.
- Sprinkle the sliced green onions over the warm Crack Chicken Tenders just before serving, and serve them hot.