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Golden brown crack chicken tenders resting on a wire rack after cooking

Crack Chicken Strips

These Crack Chicken Strips are irresistibly crispy, cheesy, and full of bold ranch and bacon flavor. Baked to golden perfection, they're the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer or weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Appetizer, Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken tenders
  • 0.5 cup cream cheese softened
  • 0.5 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 0.25 cup cooked bacon crumbled
  • 0.25 cup ranch dressing
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a bowl, mix cream cheese, cheddar, bacon, ranch, and garlic powder.
  • Spread the mixture over each chicken tender.
  • Coat each tender with panko breadcrumbs.
  • Place on baking sheet and bake for 20–25 minutes or until golden and cooked through.
  • Serve hot with extra ranch for dipping if desired.

Notes

Calories: 390 kcal
Protein: 28g
Fat: 24g
Carbohydrates: 12g
Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 1g
Keyword bacon ranch chicken, baked chicken strips, chicken tenders, crack chicken, Crack Chicken Strips