Description
This Cheesy Alfredo Chicken Tender Bake is comfort food at its finest—creamy, melty, and bubbling with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs chicken tenders
- Salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning to taste
- 2 cups Alfredo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- Optional: 1 cup fresh spinach
- Optional: 1/4 cup cooked bacon bits
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Pat the chicken tenders dry and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Spread ½ cup of Alfredo sauce in the bottom of the baking dish.
- Arrange the seasoned chicken tenders on top of the sauce.
- Pour the remaining Alfredo sauce over the chicken.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the dish.
- Add spinach or bacon bits if desired.
- Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, until cheese is melted and chicken is cooked through.
- Broil for 2–3 minutes for a golden finish, if desired.
- Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Serve with mashed potatoes, roasted veggies, or pasta.
- You can add other vegetables as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Cheesy Alfredo Chicken Tender, Chicken Casserole, Comfort Food