PARMESAN CHICKEN BITES

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For tailgates and after-game parties, we dip these crisp, tender chicken bites into marinara, ranch dressing or barbecue sauce. They're all winning combinations. -Lynne Nevrivy, Malta, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 cup crushed Ritz crackers (about 25 crackers)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/4 cup butter, melted
Warm marinara sauce, optional

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°. Line a baking sheet with foil; grease foil., In a shallow bowl, mix the first 7 ingredients. Cut chicken into 1-1/2-in. pieces. Dip in melted butter, then in cracker mixture, patting firmly to adhere. Place on prepared pan., Bake 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and chicken is no longer pink. If desired, serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289 calories, Fat 18g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 469mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 19g protein.