How to Make Baked Pesto Chicken Tenders - A Step-by-Step Guide

For those who love a quick and easy weeknight dinner, this recipe for Baked Pesto Chicken Tenders is sure to be a hit. Tender, juicy chicken tenders are coated in a flavorful pesto sauce before being baked to perfection. The result is a dish that is not only delicious, but also incredibly simple to prepare.

One of the best things about this recipe is that it is incredibly versatile. You can serve the chicken tenders on their own as a main dish, or pair them with your favorite sides for...

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons pesto
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 1 pound chicken breast tenderloins
  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Whisk pesto and mayonnaise together in a bowl. Dredge both sides of each chicken tender in pesto mixture and coat with bread crumbs. Arrange tenders on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Turn chicken pieces and continue baking until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, about 15 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the centers should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Nutrition

    294 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 74mg
    • Sodium: 301mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 20g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Protein: 30g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 95mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 244mg