Cheesy Chicken Tenders Recipe

Name: Cheesy Chicken Tenders
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds Foster Farms chicken tenders; 2 eggs beaten; 1/2 cup flour; 1/4 cup cornmeal; 1 tablespoon curry powder; 1 teaspoon thyme leaves; 1 bunch Italian parsley chopped; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons butter; 3 tablespoons flour; 1/4 cup white wine; 1/4 cup chicken stock; 1 cup heavy cream; 2/3 cup Fontina cheese grated; 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon white pepper; 1/4 cup basil leaves chopped; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 piece garlic peeled and sliced; 10 ounces spinach leaves 1 bag; 15 ounces corn 1 can, drained or 1 1/4 cup fresh corn, if available; 1/2 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

2 pounds Foster Farms chicken tenders
2 eggs beaten
1/2 cup flour
1/4 cup cornmeal
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 teaspoon thyme leaves
1 bunch Italian parsley chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
1/4 cup white wine
1/4 cup chicken stock
1 cup heavy cream
2/3 cup Fontina cheese grated
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 cup basil leaves chopped
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 piece garlic peeled and sliced
10 ounces spinach leaves 1 bag
15 ounces corn 1 can, drained or 1 1/4 cup fresh corn, if available
1/2 teaspoon salt

1
Place eggs in medium bowl. In large plastic sealable bag, place flour, cornmeal, curry powder, thyme, parsley and salt. Dip chicken first in eggs and then place in plastic bag. Seal bag and turn to coat well.
2
To make cheese sauce, melt butter in medium sauce pan over medium heat. Add flour and cook for 2 minutes while stirring. Add white wine and chicken stock; whisk well over medium high heat for 3 minutes. Add cream and cook, whisking, for an additional 7 minutes. Add fontina cheese, nutmeg and white pepper and cook for 5 minutes more. Stir in basil leaves. Lower heat to keep warm.
3
In large saute pan, warm 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Place coated chicken tenders in pan and cook about 3 minutes per side, until browned. Remove chicken to plate. Add remaining olive oil to pan and warm over medium heat. Add garlic to pan and saute 1 minute, until light golden brown. Add spinach, corn and salt; cover and cook until spinach is slightly wilted.
4
To serve, spoon cheese sauce on plates or platter. Top with spinach corn mixture and then chicken tenders.

1150

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds Foster Farms chicken tenders, 2 eggs beaten, 1/2 cup flour, 1/4 cup cornmeal, and more.

Yes, Cheesy Chicken Tenders falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cheesy Chicken Tenders

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