15-Minute Creamy Garlic Chicken Tenders

Need a quick dinner recipe? ThatDudeCanCook got you covered with this 15-minute creamy garlic chicken tenders. This simple dish is incredibly delicious – it’s creamy, savory, and cheesy! It is the perfect dish to make on busy days. Not only is it quick to prepare, but it is also filling. So even if you only have a few minutes to spare, you can still have a satisfying meal at home.

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This dish pairs well with pasta, mashed potatoes, rice, vegetables, cauliflower mash, zucchini noodles, and a lot more. You can never go wrong with this recipe. I’ve made it a couple of times, and it’s always a hit at home. The flavors are amazing and very comforting. Make sure to give this quick and easy dish a try.

Easy Creamy Garlic Chicken Tender Ingredients

• 1 lb of chicken tenders
• 2 medium shallots (chopped)
• 5 cloves of garlic (chopped)
• 1/2 cup of dry white wine
• 1 1/2 cups of heavy cream
• 3 oz of Parmigiano Reggiano (shredded)
• 1 teaspoon of chicken bouillon
• salt and pepper to taste
• butter or oil

Rosemary salt recipe:

• 1 cup of kosher salt
• 14 sprigs of rosemary stripped
• 8 sprigs of sage stripped
• 3 to 5 cloves of garlic
• 1 lemon zested

Note: if you don’t like adding alcohol, you can use a mixture of half lemon juice and half white wine vinegar

How to Make Creamy Garlic Chicken Tenders

Step 1:

Remove the tendons from the chicken tenders using a fork. Insert the end of the tendon between the fork tines. Using your other hand, grab a paper towel and use it to hold the end of the tendon, then pull.

Step 2:

Make the rosemary salt by combining all ingredients in a bowl.

Step 3:

Sprinkle the rosemary salt and fresh ground black pepper on the chicken tenders.

Step 4:

Place a large pan over medium-high heat. Add butter or oil. Once hot, add the chicken tenders. Season the other side. Cook until golden brown for about 90 seconds, then flip and cook the other side for 30 seconds. Transfer to a plate. Set aside.

Step 5:

Lower the heat to medium. Add the chopped garlic and shallots. Cook for a minute, then add the dry white wine. Deglaze the bottom of the pan. Cook the alcohol down.

Step 6:

Lower the heat between medium and low. Add the cream and the chicken bouillon. Whisk everything together. Once it starts to bubble, add the cheese in batches and whisk after every addition. Let it thicken for a little bit.

Step 7:

Lower the heat, then bring back the cooked chicken. Cook for 90 seconds. Garnish with basil and serve. Enjoy!

15-Minute Creamy Garlic Chicken Tenders