Best 2 Homestyle Chicken Tender Bake Recipes

If you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal that the whole family will love, look no further than homestyle chicken tender bake. This simple dish combines tender chicken tenders, a creamy sauce, and a crispy breadcrumb topping for a delicious and satisfying meal that's sure to please everyone at the table. Best of all, it can be made with just a few simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

HOMESTYLE CHICKEN TENDER BAKE RECIPE - (4.4/5)

Homestyle Chicken Tender Bake Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by VerneJ

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. fresh chives, finely chopped (optional)
4-6 chicken tenders (1 pound)
1 (24 oz) package refrigerated mashed potatoes
1 1/2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese
1 (11oz) can yellow and white corn, drained
1 (12 oz) jar chicken gravy

Steps:

Pre-heat oven to 400*F Chop chives. Cut chicken into bite-size pieces. 1. Spread potatoes evenly in a 2 qt baking dish. Top with chicken, gravy, and then corn; cover with foil. Bake 30-35 minutes or until hot and bubbly. 2. Remove foil and top with cheese; bake 3-4 more minutes or until cheese melts. Top with chives. Serve. Aprons Advice: *Serve with Apple Streusel Pizza, fresh salad blend and buttermilk biscuits. *Chicken recipe can be made and layered in individual microwave-safe bowls; microwave on HIGH for 3-4 minutes or until hot.

EASY BAKED CHICKEN TENDERS

Easy Baked Chicken Tenders image

A wholesome twist on the classic favorite chicken tenders....I personally would prefer these baked over fried any day!

Provided by Tarryn

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Baked and Roasted Breasts

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

vegetable cooking spray (such as I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!®)
1 egg, beaten
1 ¼ cups panko bread crumbs
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 skinless, boneless chicken tenders, cut into 1/2-inch strips lengthwise

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray.
Place egg in a shallow dish. Place bread crumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper into a large zip-top freezer bag and mix well. Dip 2 chicken strips into egg and then place into bread crumb mixture and shake to coat. Place coated chicken pieces onto the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining chicken.
Spray each chicken tender with cooking spray 2 times.
Bake tenders in the preheated oven for 7 minutes; flip, continue to bake on opposite side until no longer pink in the centers, about 7 minutes more. Remove from the oven.
Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
Broil tenders in the preheated oven for extra crunch, about 2 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Carbohydrate 25.6 g, Cholesterol 72.2 mg, Fat 3.7 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 16.7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 688.7 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

Tips:

For best results, use boneless, skinless chicken tenders. If you only have bone-in chicken breasts, you can easily remove the bones yourself with a sharp knife.
To make the chicken extra crispy, coat it in a mixture of flour, salt, and pepper before baking.
If you like your chicken tenders with a little bit of a kick, add a teaspoon of cayenne pepper to the coating mixture.
Be sure to preheat your oven to the correct temperature before baking the chicken tenders. This will help them cook evenly.
Don't overcrowd the baking sheet. If you're making a lot of chicken tenders, bake them in batches.
Serve the chicken tenders with your favorite dipping sauce. Some popular options include honey mustard, barbecue sauce, or ranch dressing.

Conclusion:

This Homestyle Chicken Tender Bake is a quick, easy, and delicious meal that the whole family will love. The chicken tenders are crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, and the homemade honey mustard sauce is the perfect finishing touch. You can serve this dish with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a simple salad.

Here are some additional tips for making this recipe:

If you don't have time to make the honey mustard sauce, you can use your favorite store-bought variety.
You can also use this recipe to make chicken nuggets. Just cut the chicken breasts into 1-inch pieces before baking.
This recipe is also great for meal prep. Simply cook the chicken tenders ahead of time and store them in the refrigerator or freezer. When you're ready to eat, just reheat them in the oven or microwave.