Chicken Tenders Marinara

Pour marinara in a small casserole dish or small oven safe pan. Lay chicken tenders atop sauce. Top with cheeses. Ladle marinara sauce from pan on a plate and place tenders atop after cooking.

Heat extra marinara sauce seperately for serving if desired, or cook with tenders, but only if sauce does not submerge tenders.

If tenders are freshly cooked and still hot, place under broiler for 1-2 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and melted, or bake at 400° for approximately 8 minutes until cheese is bubbly and melted.

If tenders are cooked but refrigerated, ladle sauce into a casserole dish, place tenders atop, and top with cheese. Spray foil with non-stick cooking spray and cover dish. Bake at 350° for approximately 30 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly reheated to 165° and cheese is bubbly and melted.

Variations; Basil, romano, spinach, arugula, peppadew, watercress, parsely, zucchini, squash, scallions, onions, shallots, jalapeños, habanero, bacon, oregano, marjoram, goat cheese, paprika, rosemary, thyme, cayenne, crushed pepper flakes, Sriracha, bell peppers, vinegar, corn, garlic, celery seed, worchestershire, fresh mozzarella, Italian seasoning, pancetta, giardenera, pepperoncini, feta, cream, roasted tomatoes/garlic/bell or hot peppers,