Chicken Parmigiana / Parmesan Chicken Tenders (GF Option)

March 10, 2012 by · 8 Comments


Two Great Meals – One Easy Recipe!
Don’t you just love it when you can get two great meals out of one cooking session! I know I do! And these Parmesan Chicken Tenders are perfect for making two healthy, delicious dinners in a snap.

By baking a double batch of the Parmesan Chicken Tenders you can use half of them to create a delectable Chicken Parmesan dinner and then freeze the other half for an evening when you need a quick, healthy meal! Simply place the frozen chicken tenders on a baking sheet and reheat them in the oven, as noted below.

And since these are so easy to make, why not get your kids involved in preparing them with you! It’s a blessed opportunity to teach your children not only how to cook, but how to eat healthy – two important skills that will last a lifetime!

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Chicken Parmigiana / Parmesan Chicken Tenders (GF Option)

Chicken Parmigiana / Parmesan Chicken Tenders (GF Option)

Ingredients

    Parmesan Chicken Tenders
  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless organic chicken breasts
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 1/4 cup homemade breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper
    • Chicken Parmigiana
  • 1 lb prebaked Parmesan Chicken Tenders (ingredients listed above)
  • 3 cups of your favorite Marinara sauce
  • 1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly oil two baking sheets with olive oil and set aside. In a wide shallow bowl or dish, whisk together eggs until slightly foamy. Cut chicken breasts into strips.
  2. On a large plate, combine Parmesan cheese, seasonings and bread crumbs. Dip chicken into egg wash, one piece at a time, and dredge through the bread crumb mixture, making sure to thoroughly coat each side.
  3. Place chicken tenders on oiled baking sheets, sprinkle with a pinch of salt and bake approximately 15-18 minutes, until bread crumbs are lightly browned and chicken is cooked through.
  4. Use half of the baked chicken tenders to make Chicken Parmesan (see recipe steps below). Freeze the remaining half for a future meal. To freeze, simply loosen cooked chicken from bottom of the baking sheet, but leave chicken on the baking sheet and set aside to cool completely. Then, place baking sheet in freezer for a couple of hours to freeze the chicken. Once frozen, place the chicken tenders into a freezer safe container, or gallon-size ziplock baggie, and freeze.
  5. To reheat, simply place frozen chicken tenders on a baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees until reheated (about 10-15 minutes). Serve with a side of healthy fries and your favorite veggie.
    6. Instructions for Chicken Parmigiana:
  6. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Spread 2 cups of marinara sauce on bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Add prebaked Parmesan chicken tenders in a single layer across the top of the sauce. Spoon on an additional cup of marinara sauce across top of chicken and sprinkle with Parmesan and mozzarella cheese. Bake 15-20 minutes until mozzarella is melted and sauce is bubbly. Serve with a side of your favorite pasta and veggie. Serves 4-5.

Notes

If you decide to use the frozen chicken tenders to make another batch of Chicken Parmigiana at a later date, just be sure to allow them to thaw completely first, before assembling/baking the casserole.

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Comments

  1. Denise says:
    June 18, 2012 at 6:40 am

    Made these last week for my husband and son (9). Hubby commented on how much he liked the light breading. Son devoured them! I used a 1.5# package of chicken breast tenders and had at least a cup of breading left over. Will reduce amount next time. Used leftover chicken for chicken parm the following night and family enjoyed just as much. Thank you for a great easy recipe!

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    • Kelly says:
      June 18, 2012 at 8:01 am

      So glad you enjoyed it! It’s a favorite around here too! Appreciate you taking the time to leave a sweet note! Many blessings, Kelly :)

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  2. karen says:
    June 22, 2012 at 7:51 am

    Hello – I’m new to your site and I really like what I see :o ). I make something similar to these chicken tenders, but I use almond flour instead of bread crumbs which makes them totally gluten free (so long as you use “real” parmesan). Thanks for all your effort in putting together this blog. I’m happy I found you.

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    • Kelly says:
      June 22, 2012 at 6:24 pm

      Welcome, Karen! I’m so happy to meet you! Thanks for taking the time to leave a sweet note! Lots of blessings, Kelly :)

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  3. Alejandra says:
    August 23, 2012 at 10:25 pm

    Hi Kelly! This is the first time I ever visited your site! I have been browsing and I am excited to try out some of your recipes :) I made your chicken parmigiana tonight for a family potluck dinner and everyone loved it! Thank you so much!

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    • Kelly says:
      August 24, 2012 at 7:25 am

      So glad you could pop over and check out my site, sweet friend! Happy to hear your family enjoyed the chicken parmigiana! It’s one of my go-to recipes for big family style dinners (as you know). Blessings, Kelly :)

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  4. Jennifer says:
    October 1, 2012 at 6:48 pm

    These were delicious with no modifications (just GF bread crumbs)! I put the crumb mixture into a ziplock bag to coat the chicken. I also lined the baking sheets with parchment paper. More garbage, but a much quicker clean-up.

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    • Kelly says:
      October 1, 2012 at 10:54 pm

      So glad you enjoyed these, Jennifer! Thanks for taking the time to leave a kind note, and your tip for easier clean-up :) ! Blessings, Kelly

      Reply

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