How to Cook Chicken Tenderloins With Roasted Veggies Perfectly

If you've been looking for how to cook chicken tenderloins perfectly every single time you make 'em, look no further than this recipe! These baked chicken tenderloins are tender, juicy, and oh-so flavorful. Plus, the veggies that are paired with them are roasted to perfection and everything cooks on one sheet pan in less than 30 minutes. Honestly, this is just a filling, wholesome, and easy recipe the whole family is bound to enjoy!

The Best Baked Chicken Tenderloins

As far as easy to make chicken dinner recipes go, these sheet pan chicken tenderloins have got to be one of the easiest.

I mean, all this recipe takes is following a few easy steps - and 5 minutes worth of prep work. So, this chicken tenderloin recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or just days when you don't feel like doing too much cooking. And it also doubles as a tasty meal prep recipe too.

Anyway, the chicken tenders themselves turn out super juicy with a crisp seasoned skin, and the roasted veggies are fork tender and just so, so yummy.

Now, while the tenderloins and veggies are great on their own I think they're even better paired with some sides. A few of my favorites to serve with it are these cauliflower mashed potatoes, this sauteed eggplant, and this cauliflower rice. 

Ingredients

So, another thing to love about this chicken tenderloin recipe is that all the ingredients are simple and easy to find. You might even have everything you need to make them at home already!

Anyway, here's everything you'll need for these baked chicken tenderloins:

• 6 Chicken Tenderloins
• 1 tbsp. Smoked Paprika
• 1 tbsp. Lemon Pepper Spice
• 1 tbsp. Garlic Powder
• 1 tsp. Salt
• 3 tbsp. Butter, melted
• ½ Cucumber, cut into big chunks
• 1 cup Broccoli Florets
• 1 Carrot, cut into big chunks

Yup, that's it! It's a simple ingredient list that yields some incredible results.

Also, just so you know, you can use a lot of these same ingredients to make this chicken sausage with peppers recipe. It's another one of my favorite easy sheet pan recipes to make.

Ingredient Substitutions and Suggestions

While I recommend making this sheet pan recipe with the ingredients listed above, I do have some suggestions for making some substitutions if you're in a pinch.

With that said, if you're using frozen chicken tenderloins, you'll want to thaw them in the fridge overnight first before cooking them. However, if you're in a rush, you can thaw them quickly. To do that, just place them in a ziplock bag and submerge 'em in water for 1-2 hours, replacing the water every 30 minutes or so.

By the way, I like to use cucumbers, broccoli, and carrots as my roasted veggies, but you can use anything you want! Some other great options are asparagus, zucchini, cauliflower, and bell peppers. 

Oh, and as for the seasonings, feel free to use anything that suits your tastes and preferences. I personally love the seasoning mix that this recipe calls for, but really anything works great.

How to Cook Chicken Tenderloins

As I've mentioned a couple of times, the process of making these chicken tenderloins really could not be any easier.

Honestly, all you have to do is basically mix the seasonings together, apply them to the chicken and veggies, and then bake everything in the oven. It's a simple 3 step process that produces perfect results every time.

Anyway, let's not waste any more time, let's dive into those steps!

Step 1: Prepare the Spice Mixture

Before you do anything else, preheat your oven to 400°F (200ºC).

Then, to give this dish its delicious flavor, combine the smoked paprika, lemon pepper, garlic powder, and salt in a small bowl.

Step 2: Season the Chicken and Veggies

Next, line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place chicken tenderloins, cucumbers, carrots, and broccoli florets on it in one layer. And you'll want to make sure that you use a big enough baking sheet so everything can fit on it without overlapping. 

Now, brush the raw chicken tenders and vegetables with the melted butter and sprinkle the seasoning mix evenly on top of everything.

Step 3: Bake and Serve

Once everything is seasoned, slide the baking sheet into the oven and bake for around 25 minutes or until the chicken tenderloins are browned - and reach an internal temperature of at least 165°F (74ºC) - and the veggies are fork-tender.

Then, after the chicken tenderloins and veggies are cooked, just transfer them to a plate and enjoy!

By the way, if you want to elevate the flavor of this dish, I highly recommend serving it with your favorite dipping sauce. And if you want some options, my sugar free barbecue sauce or one of these low calorie sauces are all great choices!

What to Serve with Baked Chicken Tenderloins

As far as what to serve with these baked chicken tenderloins and veggies the options are basically endless. This is one of those dishes that goes great with practically anything.

With that said, here are some of my favorite recipes to eat it with:

• Southern deviled eggs
  
• Roasted kohlrabi
• Broccoli casserole
• Cream of mushroom soup
• Coleslaw
• Air fryer sweet potatoes

How to Store Chicken Tenderloins

This recipe for chicken tenderloins will make enough for four servings. So, it really a terrific recipe for a family dinner or as meal prep for the week!

Now, as far as leftovers go, you can store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Or, if you want to store them for even longer, you can freeze the chicken tenderloins and veggies in a freezer-safe bag with the extra air squeezed out. Stored this way they'll keep in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Also, if you're planning to freeze your leftovers, I recommend skipping the cucumbers and substituting them with another veggie since cucumbers don't freeze very well. 

Reheating Cooked Chicken Tenderloins

Now, you can enjoy the chicken and veggies cold, but you can also reheat them.

With that said, the best way to reheat your chicken tenderloins is definitely back in the oven or in an air fryer.

If you're using the oven, preheat it to 400°F (200ºC) and warm up the chicken tenders and veggies for about 10 minutes or until warmed through.

For the air fryer method, set the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) and cook the chicken and veggies for 4-5 minutes.

Wrapping it Up

Well, that's how to cook chicken tenderloins perfectly every time!

This truly is one of the best chicken tenderloin recipes out there. It's super healthy, packed with flavor, and practically makes itself! The fact that everything cooks in one pan - or sheet - is just an added bonus.

Anyway, I hope you like this baked chicken tenderloins recipe as much as I do. If you make it, don't forget to leave a comment below and let me know what you think!

More Chicken Recipes

If you liked this recipe for chicken tenderloins I have a ton of other easy chicken recipes on the blog just like it!

Give one of these a try next:

• Baked chicken legs
• Low carb chicken soup
• Air fryer chicken breasts
• Chicken livers and onions
• Chicken thighs
• Rich Creamy Buffalo Chicken Soup Recipe

Oh, and be sure to check out my YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok pages for even more tasty recipes! I post new ones on them all of the time.

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