Zesty Parmesan Crusted Chicken Tenders with Roasted Broccoli & Garlic Butter Orzo
Prep 20 min · Cook 25 min · Serves 4 · medium

Tender chicken tenders coated in a crispy parmesan breadcrumb crust, served with garlic-buttered orzo and roasted broccoli florets for a balanced, family-friendly Italian-inspired meal.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs chicken tenders
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 egg, beaten
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a shallow bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese. In a separate bowl, beat the egg.


