Baked Ranch Chicken Tenders and Veggies

Ingredients:

For the Chicken:

• 1 lb (450 g) chicken tenders

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 2 tsp ranch seasoning (store-bought or homemade)

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp paprika

• Salt & black pepper, to taste

For the Veggies:

• 1 cup broccoli florets

• 1 cup carrot sticks

• 1 cup bell pepper strips

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp ranch seasoning

• Salt & black pepper, to taste

Optional:

• Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

• Lemon wedges for serving

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven

   • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease.

2. Prepare Chicken

   • In a bowl, toss chicken tenders with olive oil, ranch seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.

3. Prepare Veggies

   • In another bowl, toss broccoli, carrots, and bell peppers with olive oil, ranch seasoning, salt, and pepper.

4. Arrange on Baking Sheet

   • Place chicken tenders on one side of the sheet and veggies on the other in a single layer.

5. Bake

   • Bake for 18–22 minutes, flipping halfway through, until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) and veggies are tender and slightly roasted.

6. Serve

   • Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges if desired.