Name: Baked Ranch Chicken Tenders with Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients: 1½ pounds chicken tenders; 1 cup breadcrumbs or panko; ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 packet ranch seasoning mix; 2 eggs; 2 tablespoons milk; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 pounds russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed; 4 tablespoons butter; ½ cup milk or heavy cream; 3 cloves garlic, minced; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; Optional garnish: chopped parsley

Ingredients

Scale

For the Chicken Tenders:

1½ pounds chicken tenders
1 cup breadcrumbs or panko
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 packet ranch seasoning mix
2 eggs
2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon olive oil

For the Garlic Mashed Potatoes:

2 pounds russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
4 tablespoons butter
½ cup milk or heavy cream
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
Optional garnish: chopped parsley

Instructions

Step 1:

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

Step 2:

In a bowl, combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and ranch seasoning.

Step 3:

In another bowl, whisk eggs with milk. Dip each chicken tender into the egg mixture, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture.

Step 4:

Place chicken tenders on the prepared baking sheet and drizzle lightly with olive oil. Bake for 18–20 minutes until golden and cooked through.

Step 5:

Meanwhile, boil potatoes in salted water for 15–18 minutes until tender. Drain, mash with butter, garlic, milk, salt, and pepper until smooth.

Notes

Use panko breadcrumbs for extra crispiness. They create a lighter, crunchier crust than regular breadcrumbs.