Ingredients
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1 (3 pound) package frozen chicken tenders (such as Just Bare® lightly breaded chicken breast strips)
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1 (22 ounce) jar marinara sauce (such as Rao’s Homemade®)
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1 (16 ounce) package fresh mozzarella cheese slices
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sliced fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Directions
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Preheat an air fryer to 360 degrees F (180 degrees C). Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Lightly grease a large casserole dish.
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Place frozen chicken pieces in the basket of the air fryer in a single layer. Air fry until golden, about 13 minutes. You may have to work in batches.
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Meanwhile, place mozzarella cheese slices between parchment paper and roll thin with a rolling pin; set aside.
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Pour half of marinara sauce into the prepared casserole dish.
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Place the casserole dish in the preheated oven to warm the sauce, about 5 minutes. Remove from oven; nestle chicken tenders into the sauce. If desired, spread remaining marinara sauce over tenders. Place cheese slices evenly over top of casserole.
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Bake until cheese is golden and melted, about 15 minutes. Add cut basil strips to the top for garnish. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 486 | Calories |
| 28g | Fat |
| 27g | Carbs |
| 31g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
| Calories 486 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 28g | 36% |
| Saturated Fat 8g | 42% |
| Cholesterol 83mg | 28% |
| Sodium 1409mg | 61% |
| Total Carbohydrate 27g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 2g | 8% |
| Total Sugars 4g | |
| Protein 31g | 61% |
| Vitamin C 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium 227mg | 17% |
| Iron 1mg | 8% |
| Potassium 590mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
