Preheat the oven temperature to 425°F/204°C and lightly grease or spray the bottom of a 13” x 9”baking dish with cooking spray.
Lay the chicken tenders in the prepared dish. Bake for 25 minutes or until the tenders are hot and crispy.
8 Chicken Tenders
As the tenders bake warm the marinara sauce in the microwave or in a saucepan.
2 Cups Marinara Sauce
Spoon the marinara sauce evenly over the hot and crispy chicken tenders.
Sprinkle the top with shredded parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, and chopped basil.
⅓ Cup Freshly Shredded Parmesan Cheese, 4 Ounces Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, 2 Teaspoons Freshly Chopped Basil or Parsley
Bake for another 15 to 20 minutes or until hot and bubbly and the cheese is melted.
Notes
My Top Tip♡ For food safety and crispy chicken, you must cook and crisp the chicken tenders before assembling the casserole.Make-Ahead, Storage, & ReheatingMake-Ahead & Storage: This dish is best when freshly made, and leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator in a sealed container.Reheating: The tenders reheat well in the microwave for a couple of minutes or on the stovetop in a covered skillet with just a little water.