Description
Delicious chicken tenders seasoned with ranch, topped with cheese, and wrapped in crispy bacon.
Ingredients
- 10 fresh chicken tenders (about 1½ pounds)
- 1 (1-oz) package ranch dressing mix
- 5 (1-oz) cheddar cheese slices, cut in half
- 10 slices bacon
- Ranch dressing for dipping (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and prepare a baking sheet with a wire rack.
- Season chicken tenders on both sides with ranch dressing mix.
- Top each tender with half a slice of cheddar cheese.
- Wrap each cheese-topped tender with one slice of bacon, tucking the ends underneath.
- Arrange the wrapped tenders on the rack and sprinkle with additional ranch dressing mix.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until chicken is cooked through and bacon is crisp.
- Optional: Broil for 1-2 minutes for extra crispy bacon.
- Serve hot with ranch dressing for dipping.
Notes
Great for meal prep and parties! Assemble ahead of time and bake just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American