Cheddar Bacon Chicken Tenders

  • Prep 10 min
  • Total 30 min
  • Ingredients 6
  • Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup Progresso™ plain panko crispy bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup finely shredded Cheddar cheese (2 oz)
  • 1 package or jar (3 oz) cooked real bacon bits or pieces
  • 1 package (14 oz) uncooked chicken tenders (not breaded)
  • Chive and onion sour cream potato topper, if desired

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oven to 400°F. Spray large cookie sheet with cooking spray.
  • 2
    In shallow bowl, beat egg. In large resealable food-storage plastic bag, place bread crumbs, cheese and bacon. Dip each chicken tender into egg, then place all tenders in bread crumb bag; seal and shake to coat. Place chicken on cookie sheet.
  • 3
    Bake 15 to 20 minutes, turning once, until chicken is no longer pink in center and bread crumbs are golden brown. Serve with topper.

  • Use any flavor potato toppers- try sour cream and onion or taco flavored.
  • Tip: Coat chicken, with zero mess! Seal chicken, seasonings and breadcrumbs inside a freezer bag and shake for perfectly covered, crispy results. More smart freezer bag tips.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
330
Calories from Fat
140
Total Fat
15g
23%
Saturated Fat
6g
30%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
150mg
49%
Sodium
850mg
36%
Potassium
330mg
9%
Total Carbohydrate
10g
3%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
2g
Protein
37g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
4%
4%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
10%
10%
Iron
10%
10%
Exchanges:
1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 4 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 1 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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