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Throw raw chicken tenderloins in the glass casserole dish and 4 simple ingredients to get a meal so delicious your whole family will be begging for more.

Easy 5-Ingredient Baked Chicken Tenderloins

If you want a simple, comforting family dinner, this one-pan chicken dish takes only a few ingredients and very little prep.

Ingredients

  • 1½ lb (680 g) raw chicken tenderloins
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • ½ cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

👩‍🍳 How to make it

  1. Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Lightly grease a glass baking dish with olive oil.
  3. Arrange the chicken tenderloins in a single layer. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Spoon marinara sauce over the chicken.
  5. Sprinkle with mozzarella and breadcrumbs, then drizzle lightly with the remaining olive oil.
  6. Bake until the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internally at the thickest part. Depending on the size of the tenderloins, this will usually take around 20–25 minutes.
  7. Let it rest for a few minutes before serving.

🍝 Make it a complete meal

Serve it with pasta, roasted vegetables, a green salad, or crusty bread.

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