Ranch-Cornmeal Crusted Chicken Tenders
Pesto Pasta and Bacon-Cheddar Salad
Ingredients
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 (8.5-oz) pkg cornbread mix
- 1 (1-oz) envelope Ranch dressing mix
- 2 lb chicken tenderloins
- 1 cup Ranch dressing
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Place flour in a shallow dish. Lightly beat eggs in a separate shallow dish. Stir together cornbread mix and dressing mix in a third shallow dish.
- Dredge chicken in flour, shaking off excess. Dip in beaten eggs; dredge in cornbread mixture. Place on a lightly greased rack over a rimmed baking sheet. Coat generously with cooking spray.
- Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with Ranch dressing, for dipping.
Side Dish Ingredients
- 8 oz angel hair pasta
- ¼ cup pesto
- 1 (5-oz) pkg mixed salad greens
- 1 (5-oz) pkg garlic croutons
- 1 (3-oz) bottle real bacon bits
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- ½ cup Ranch dressing
Side Dish Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions; toss with pesto. Season with salt to taste.
- Toss together salad greens, croutons, bacon bits, cheese, and dressing.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 6 | 6 | |
| Calories |
441
|
505
|
946
|
| Fat (g) | 20 | 27 | 47 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 3 | 6 | 9 |
| Protein (g) | 38 | 19 | 57 |
| Carb (g) | 25 | 45 | 70 |
| Fiber (g) | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Sodium (mg) | 781 | 854 | 1635 |
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