Description
Longhorn’s parmesan crusted chicken delivers restaurant-quality flavor right in home kitchens. Crispy exterior and juicy meat combine with creamy parmesan coating, creating a simple yet impressive meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Cheese:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) shredded Parmesan cheese
- 4 slices provolone cheese
Coating and Seasoning:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) melted butter
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) ranch dressing
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Set the oven to a high temperature of 400F (200C) to ensure proper cooking environment.
- Apply a generous seasoning of salt and pepper across the surface of each chicken breast.
- Heat a skillet to medium-high and create a golden-brown sear on both sides of the chicken, approximately 2-3 minutes per side to lock in moisture.
- Transfer the seared chicken to a prepared baking dish, maintaining its juiciness.
- Generously coat each chicken breast with a smooth layer of ranch dressing, creating a creamy base.
- Layer a slice of provolone cheese atop each chicken piece, allowing it to melt and add richness.
- Mix Parmesan cheese, panko breadcrumbs, melted butter, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning into a crispy topping blend.
- Evenly distribute the breadcrumb mixture over the chicken, ensuring complete coverage for maximum crunch.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, verifying the internal temperature reaches 165F (74C) for safe consumption.
- Activate the broiler for a final 2-3 minutes to transform the topping into a golden, crispy crust.
- Remove from oven and serve immediately while the chicken remains hot and the cheese is perfectly melted.
Notes
- Achieving a perfect golden crust requires patting chicken dry before seasoning to ensure maximum browning and crispy texture.
- Swap traditional breadcrumbs with gluten-free panko for celiac-friendly version without compromising crunch and flavor.
- Use a meat thermometer to precisely check internal chicken temperature, preventing overcooking and maintaining juicy meat.
- Replace ranch dressing with Greek yogurt mixed with herbs for a lighter, protein-rich alternative that keeps chicken equally moist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 600 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 50 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg