Best 9 Cheddar Chicken Tenders With Wilted Spinach Recipes

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Craving a delectable and healthy meal that tantalizes your taste buds? Look no further than cheddar chicken tenders with wilted spinach! This culinary masterpiece combines the crispy delight of chicken tenders, the creamy richness of cheddar cheese, and the vibrant freshness of wilted spinach. With its savory flavors and vibrant colors, this dish is sure to be a hit at your dinner table or as a fun weekend treat. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving for more!

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CHEDDAR CHICKEN TENDERS WITH WILTED SPINACH



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Categories     Food Processor     Chicken     Leafy Green     Mustard     Bake     Quick & Easy     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups Cheez-It Cheddar crackers (3 oz)
3/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/4 lb chicken tenders (not coated or cooked)
1/3 cup Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 (12- to 16-oz) bag baby spinach
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Put oven rack in lower third of oven and preheat oven to 475°F. Brush a large shallow baking pan with oil (2 tablespoons).
  • Pulse crackers in a food processor until finely ground, then transfer to a wide shallow bowl and stir in 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Toss tenders with mustard in a large bowl until coated, then dredge, 2 at a time, in cracker crumbs until evenly coated. Arrange tenders in 1 layer, without crowding, in oiled pan. Bake, turning over once, until golden brown, about 15 minutes total.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in a 5- to 6-quart heavy pot over moderate heat, then cook spinach, covered, turning with tongs, until spinach is just wilted, about 2 minutes. Stir in salt and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper, then serve spinach with chicken.

MUSTARD HERB CHICKEN CUTLETS AND GARLIC SPINACH



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

Four 6-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 tablespoons salted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup dry white wine
2 heaping tablespoons grainy mustard
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup chopped mixed fresh herbs, such as dill, parsley or chives, plus more for garnish
Garlic Spinach, recipe follows
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
Two 10-ounce packages baby spinach leaves
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Juice of 1/2 lemon

Steps:

  • Slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally so that you have 8 thinner chicken breast cutlets. Sprinkle both sides of each cutlet with salt and pepper.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add half the chicken cutlets and cook until golden brown and completely cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove the cutlets to a plate and set aside. Cook the remaining cutlets in the same manner.
  • Reduce the heat to medium. Add the garlic to the skillet and stir until golden brown, about 1 minute. Carefully pour in the wine and allow it to simmer and reduce by half, 1 to 2 more minutes.
  • Stir in the mustard, followed by the chicken broth. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and stir until the sauce begins to thicken, 1 to 2 minutes. Season the pan sauce with salt and pepper. Add the herbs and stir.
  • Return the chicken cutlets to the skillet, turning them in the sauce to coat and to rewarm them. Serve on top of the Garlic Spinach. Spoon more sauce from the skillet over them and garnish each plate with more fresh herbs.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large, high-sided skillet over medium-high heat until hot, then add the garlic and give it a quick stir. Add the spinach and let it cook down, turning often to bring the wilted pieces to the top, until softened, a minute or two.
  • Cook until completely wilted, a minute or two more, then season the spinach with salt and pepper, as well as the lemon juice. Toss to evenly combine everything.

IN-A-PINCH CHICKEN & SPINACH



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I needed a fast supper while babysitting my grandchild. I used what my daughter-in-law had in the fridge and turned it into what's now one of our favorite chicken and spinach recipes. -Sandra Ellis, Stockbridge, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
1 cup salsa

Steps:

  • Pound chicken with a meat mallet to 1/2-in. thickness. In a large skillet, heat oil and butter over medium heat. Cook chicken 5-6 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm., Add spinach and salsa to pan; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or just until spinach is wilted. Serve with chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297 calories, Fat 14g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 102mg cholesterol, Sodium 376mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 36g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GARLIC CHEDDAR CHICKEN



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Chicken breasts dipped in garlic butter and Cheddar bread crumbs. NEVER have any leftovers!

Provided by BAYLOR66

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
¾ cup dry bread crumbs
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese
¼ teaspoon dried parsley
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
⅛ teaspoon salt
8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - pounded thin

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat, and cook the garlic until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • In a shallow bowl, mix the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, Cheddar cheese, parsley, oregano, pepper, and salt.
  • Dip each chicken breast in the garlic butter to coat, then press into the bread crumb mixture. Arrange the coated chicken breasts in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Drizzle with any remaining butter and top with any remaining bread crumb mixture.
  • Bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400.4 calories, Carbohydrate 8.4 g, Cholesterol 129.2 mg, Fat 24.9 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 34.5 g, SaturatedFat 14.5 g, Sodium 488.1 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

HASSELBACK CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: fresh spinach, ricotta cheese, chicken breasts, cheddar cheese, paprika, salt, pepper

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

¼ cup fresh spinach
¼ cup ricotta cheese
2 chicken breasts
¼ cup cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon paprika
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Cook the spinach on a medium heat in a splash of oil for 3-5 minutes until it is slightly wilted.
  • Stir in the ricotta and cook for a further 30-60 seconds. Allow to cool.
  • Cut slits into the chicken breasts about 1cm (½ inch) apart but don't cut all the way through - about 75% of the way down is what you should aim for.
  • Stuff all of the spinach and ricotta mixture into the slits.
  • Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
  • Grate the cheddar and sprinkle it generously on top.
  • Shake the ground paprika over the chicken to add some colour and flavour.
  • Bake in the centre of a pre-heated oven for 20-25 minutes 400°F (200°C) until the cheese has melted and the juices are clear.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378 calories, Carbohydrate 1 gram, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 55 grams, Sugar 0 grams

ALL-IN-ONE CHICKEN WITH WILTED SPINACH



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Enjoy this healthy chicken traybake with a speedy spinach side that's packed with iron. It's also low in fat and contains four of your 5-a-day

Provided by Sara Buenfeld

Categories     Dinner, Main course, Supper

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 beetroot , peeled and cut into small chunks
300g celeriac , cut into small chunks
2 red onions , quartered
8 garlic cloves , 4 crushed, the rest left whole, but peeled
1 tbsp rapeseed oil
1½ tbsp fresh thyme leaves , plus extra to serve
1 lemon , zested and juiced
1 tsp fennel seeds
1 tsp English mustard powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
4 tbsp bio yogurt
4 bone-in chicken thighs , skin removed
260g bag spinach

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Tip the beetroot, celeriac, onions and whole garlic cloves into a shallow roasting tin. Add the oil, 1 tbsp thyme, half the lemon zest, fennel seeds and a squeeze of lemon juice, then toss together. Roast for 20 mins while you prepare the chicken.
  • Stir the mustard powder and paprika into 2 tbsp yogurt in a bowl. Add half the crushed garlic, the remaining lemon zest and thyme, and juice from half the lemon. Add the chicken and toss well until it's coated all over. Put the chicken in the tin with the veg and roast for 40 mins until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
  • About 5 mins before the chicken is ready, wash and drain the spinach and put it in a pan with the remaining crushed garlic. Cook until wilted, then turn off the heat and stir in the remaining yogurt. Scatter some extra thyme over the chicken and vegetables, then serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 453 calories, Fat 14 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 28 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 22 grams sugar, Fiber 13 grams fiber, Protein 46 grams protein, Sodium 1 milligram of sodium

CHICKEN TENDERS WITH LEMON-SPINACH RICE



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Tasty low-fat, easy to prepare chicken tenders with rice and vegetables which you can have on the table ready to enjoy in less than thirty minutes. Adapted from a recipe in 'Terrific Chicken: 100 great meals in minutes'.

Provided by bluemoon downunder

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 26m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 lb chicken breast tenders
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 cups instant brown rice
15 1/2 ounces chicken broth
1 -2 cup mushroom, cut into chunky pieces
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons lemon zest
sea salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
2 cups baby spinach leaves, loosely packed, cut into thin strips

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add the chicken tenders and the garlic; cook, turning, for 6 minutes or until the chicken is golden brown and the juices run clear; transfer to a plate and keep warm.
  • Add all the remaining ingredients except the spinach and bring to the boil over a high heat; cover and reduce the heat to low;cook for 10 minutes or until the liquid has been absorbed.
  • Add the spinach to the skillet and toss to mix well; place the contents of the pan on a large platter and top with the chicken.

CHEDDAR CHICKEN TENDERS



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Make and share this Cheddar Chicken Tenders recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Christopher T

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups Cheez-It crackers, cheddar crackers (3 oz)
3/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/4 lbs chicken tenders (not coated or cooked)
1/3 cup Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Put oven rack in lower third of oven and preheat oven to 475°F Brush a large shallow baking pan with oil (2 tablespoons).
  • Pulse crackers in a food processor until finely ground, then transfer to a wide shallow bowl and stir in 1/2 teaspoon pepper and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Toss tenders with mustard in a large bowl until coated, then dredge, 2 at a time, in cracker crumbs until evenly coated. Arrange tenders in 1 layer, without crowding, in oiled pan. Bake, turning over once, until golden brown, about 15 minutes total.

CRISPY CHEDDAR CHICKEN TENDERS RECIPE - (4.5/5)



Crispy Cheddar Chicken Tenders Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by mjohnmeyer

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 lbs boneless chicken tenders
2/3 cup milk
3 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
2 cups Italian Breadcrumbs
2 tablespoon butter, melted
1 can Progresso Creamy Three Cheese cooking sauce (18 oz)
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 400. 2. Place the milk, cheddar cheese and breadcrumbs into three separate shallow dishes. First dip each tender into the milk, then the cheddar cheese and finally the breadcrumbs. 3. Place each tender on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover the tenders with foil. 4. Bake for 20 minutes, then remove foil. Baste with the melted butter, and cook an additional 5-10 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and coating is golden brown. 5. While chicken is cooking, place the Progresso Cooking Sauce into a small saucepan and simmer until reduced by half. Remove chicken from the oven and place on platter. Spoon sauce over chicken and top with fresh parsley. navywifecook.com

Tips:

  • For a crispy coating, make sure the chicken tenders are coated evenly in the breadcrumb mixture.
  • To ensure the chicken is cooked through, use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature has reached 165°F (74°C).
  • For a cheesy and flavorful sauce, use a sharp cheddar cheese and add a touch of cayenne pepper for a little kick.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
  • For a healthier version of the chicken tenders, bake them in the oven at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through.

Conclusion:

This cheddar chicken tenders with wilted spinach recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The chicken tenders are crispy and flavorful, while the wilted spinach is a healthy and delicious side dish. This recipe is sure to be a hit with the whole family.

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