Description
This Copycat Longhorn Parmesan Crusted Chicken is a juicy, restaurant style chicken dinner topped with creamy ranch, melted provolone, and a crispy Parmesan crust. If you love Longhorn Steakhouse chicken, this easy baked Parmesan crusted chicken recipe delivers bold flavor, tender texture, and a golden cheesy topping perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup ranch dressing
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese divided
1 cup shredded provolone cheese
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
3 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Pat chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
3. Heat olive oil in a large oven safe skillet over medium heat.
4. Sear chicken for 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden brown.
5. In a bowl, mix ranch dressing with 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese.
6. Spread ranch mixture evenly over each chicken breast.
7. Top with shredded provolone and remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan.
8. Combine panko breadcrumbs with melted butter and spoon over the cheese layer.
9. Transfer skillet to oven and bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
10. Broil for 2 to 3 minutes until topping is golden and crispy.
11. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use evenly sized chicken breasts so they cook at the same rate.
Broil carefully to avoid burning the cheese topping.
For extra flavor, add a pinch of Italian seasoning to the breadcrumb mixture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 980
- Fat: 42
- Saturated Fat: 18
- Unsaturated Fat: 20
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 14
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 48
- Cholesterol: 165