Yahoo Lifestyle 12 Crave-Worthy Weeknight Meals That Start With A Bag of Frozen Chicken Tenders
Chicken Tenders Parmigiana Bow Tie Pasta
Dinner time arrives seven days a week without fail, but that doesn't mean we're always prepared for it. The next time you hear "what's for dinner?" coming from the mouths of nearby family members, assuming you're on top of the whole situation. Put that great big bag of frozen chicken tenders to use! Getting a large bag at your local grocery store and peruse this roundup of the 12 best frozen chicken tenders recipes for creative ideas about how to prepare them.
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The Best Recipes to Make with Frozen Chicken Tenders
If you haven't had time to defrost the chicken tenders, there are great ways to pull together a meal with just a little extra cooking time. You won't miss out on any flavor because meals like BBQ Chicken or Avocado Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad don't allow your chicken to be described as bland or boring!
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The Cozy Cook
Pasta, mozzarella and chicken tenders make for an easy Chicken Parmesan, but in casserole form.
Get the recipe here: Chicken Parmesan Casserole
Life Currents
Rich enchilada sauce covers these Mexican Chicken Tenders and makes dinner a fiesta.
Get the recipe here: Mexican Chicken Tenders
The Cozy Cook
Hearty comfort food at its best, this creamy Mashed Potato Casserole Crispy Chicken is topped with crispy frozen chicken tenders and flavorful gravy.
Get the recipe here: Mashed Potato Casserole Crispy Chicken
Pip and Ebby
Serve your kids an easy and healthy chicken tenders meal prepared quickly in the air fryer for a dinner win.
Get the recipe here: Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
Family Fresh Meals
An easy meal, this Avocado Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad is a great twist on the traditional chicken salad—and healthier.
Get the recipe here: Avocado Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad Pita
Seasoned, baked and brushed with BBQ sauce, these Baked BBQ Chicken Tenders will keep your kids (and spouse) happy.
Get the recipe here: Baked BBQ Chicken Tenders
Eat At Home Cooks
You get a full meal cooked at one time with this Chicken and Brussel Sprouts dinnre prepared in a sheet pan.
Get the recipe here: Chicken and Brussels Sprouts Sheet Pan Dinner
Plainchicken.com
Crescent rolls help combine chicken, bacon and ranch in these delicious Crack Chicken Roll Ups.
Get the recipe here: Crack Chicken Roll Ups
Tasty Oven
Making Chicken Tender Parmigiana only requires five ingredients and is ready to serve in 20 minutes!
Get the recipe here: Chicken Tenders Parmigiana Bow Tie Pasta
Teriyaki Chicken Fingers can be made quickly with a marinade or sauce and shared as dinner on a bed of rice, or as a fun appetizer.
Get the recipe here: Teriyaki Chicken Fingers
For those who love sweetness mixed with their spice, this recipe will come together super fast and reheat in a snap throughout the week.
Get the recipe here: Sweet Spicy Chicken
Stay Snatched
Parmesan Breaded Chicken Tenders basically make themselves when your air fryer does the heavy lifting.
Get the recipe here: Air Fryer Parmesan Breaded Chicken Tenders
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