Crack Chicken Tenders

Ingredients

• 1 pound chicken breasts, cut into strips
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1 cup breadcrumbs (preferably panko)
• 1 cup cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup ranch dressing
• ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese
• ¼ cup sliced green onions (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
3. Set up a breading station with one bowl for beaten eggs and another for breadcrumbs.
4. Dip each chicken strip into the flour mixture, then into the egg, and finally coat it with breadcrumbs.
5. Place the breaded chicken tenders on a greased baking sheet, spacing them out for even cooking.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway, until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown.
7. While the chicken is baking, mix the softened cream cheese, ranch dressing, and shredded cheddar in a separate bowl until smooth.
8. Once the chicken tenders are out of the oven, drizzle the creamy sauce over them and garnish with sliced green onions.

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