Cheddar Bacon Ranch Oven Baked Chicken Tenders Recipe

By: Becky HardinPosted: 10/3/18Updated: 2/20/24

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Baked Chicken Tenders are SO CRISPY, so flavorful, and so delicious. These Cheddar Bacon Ranch Chicken Strips are a new favorite for game day! They’re coated in ranch, cheese, and bacon, and oven baked to perfection.

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Baked Chicken Tenders Recipe

Baked Chicken Tenders are the perfect game day snack. These Cheddar Bacon Ranch Chicken Strips are so flavorful and so simple to make!

I am SO EXCITED about this Cheddar Bacon Ranch Baked Chicken Tenders recipe! I love food, so there’s not much I won’t try or enjoy, but Pat is a different story. Dude is PICKY and it’s a constant struggle at our house. I can think something is bomb and he will get home and give it the side eye and burst my bubble.

But I’m happy to say that these crispy, oven baked chicken tenders were a huge hit not only with me, but also with Pat! Not only did he eat every last one in sight, but he requested I make them again the next day. I was on cloud nine and more than happy to oblige. This baked chicken strips made with bacon, cheddar, ranch, and panko breadcrumbs are SO good, I will gladly eat them again and again.

This ranch chicken recipe is SO easy, so flavorful, and it is shockingly crispy for being BAKED AND NOT FRIED! Are you ready for the perfect baked chicken strips? Get excited! These are going to be the perfect Super Bowl food!

Cheddar Bacon Ranch Chicken Strips are a must make. This oven baked chicken tenders recipe will be your go-to for game day, and EVERYONE will love them!

Oven Baked Chicken Tenders

We love to bake chicken around here! In fact, our Baked Fried Chicken is one of our all-time favorite Chicken Breast Recipes! You don’t have to deep fry chicken strips to make them crispy! This oven baked chicken tenders recipe is super flavorful AND has the perfect crunch thanks to the panko breadcrumbs. Baking chicken tenders is a no-brainer when you want something delicious and a little bit healthier than what you might find at a restaurant. This recipe is so easy, plus the Cheddar Bacon Ranch flavor combo is beyond tasty!

Check out our full Baked Chicken Guide for more EASY baked chicken recipes!

How long to bake chicken tenders?

Baking chicken tenders doesn’t take much effort or time. Once they’re prepared, bake chicken tenders at 400°F for about 15-20 minutes. Tip: If you want them extra crispy, put on the broiler for a few minutes to add some crunch.

How to Make Cheddar Bacon Ranch Chicken Tenders

These Crispy Cheddar Bacon Ranch Chicken Strips have all of my favorite flavors in one bite. How can you go wrong with cheese, bacon, and ranch all in one recipe?! This oven baked chicken tenders recipe is MADE for tailgating heaven, trust me!

Cheddar Bacon Ranch Baked Chicken Tenders

4.68 from 52 votes

Author: Becky Hardin | The Cookie Rookie

Prep: 10 minutes minutes

Cook: 20 minutes minutes

Total: 30 minutes minutes

Serves4

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Baked Chicken Tenders are SO CRISPY, so flavorful, and so delicious. These Cheddar Bacon Ranch Chicken Strips are a new favorite for game day! They're coated in ranch, cheese, and bacon, and oven baked to perfection.

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Ingredients

▢ 1/4 cup all purpose flour
▢ 1 ounce Dry Ranch Dip Mix
▢ 1 egg
▢ 1/2 cup crispy panko bread crumbs
▢ 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
▢ 1/2 cup cooked bacon chopped (or bacon bits)
▢ 14 ounces boneless skinless chicken tenders or chicken breasts cut into strips. About 7-8 strips
▢ Ranch dressing for dipping

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400F. Spray a baking sheet with olive oil spray and set aside.
Fill one shallow bowl with the flour and ranch seasoning, stirring to combine. Fill another shallow bowl with the egg, whisking lightly. Combine the panko, cheese, and bacon in a large ziplock bag and stir/shake to combine *SEE NOTE*. Set all in a line.
Start by dipping each chicken tender in the flour/ranch mixture, patting to make sure its covered. Dip in the egg, allowing excess to fall away, and then place in the bag with the panko mixture. Repeat with all the tenders.
Seal the bag and shake to coat all the chicken fully. You'll want to press and turn the bag until all the tenders are fully coated in the panko mixture.
Place the tenders on the prepared baking sheet and spray the strips lightly with more olive oil spray.
Bake for 15-20 minutes, turning once. When chicken is fully cooked through (white throughout), turn on your broiler and cook for 2-4 minutes more or until the coating is extra crispy. (optional)
Serve with ranch and enjoy!

Last step! Don’t forget to show me a pic of what you made! Upload an image or tag me @thecookierookie on Instagram!

Becky’s tips

*NOTE* For a finer coating, you can place the panko/cheese mixture in a food processor to blend everything together. This makes it easier to coat the chicken, but is totally optional.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 259kcal (13%) Carbohydrates: 11g (4%) Protein: 28g (56%) Fat: 10g (15%) Saturated Fat: 4g (25%) Cholesterol: 121mg (40%) Sodium: 315mg (14%) Potassium: 410mg (12%) Vitamin A: 230IU (5%) Vitamin C: 1.2mg (1%) Calcium: 127mg (13%) Iron: 1.4mg (8%)