Description
Longhorn Steakhouse parmesan chicken brings classic Italian-American comfort to home kitchens. Crispy breaded chicken coated in rich parmesan creates a restaurant-quality meal you can savor without leaving home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup shredded provolone cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Thoroughly season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides, ensuring even coverage.
- Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, cooking chicken until completely done and reaching an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Create a crispy coating by combining grated Parmesan, panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, and melted butter in a mixing bowl.
- Apply a generous layer of ranch dressing across the surface of each cooked chicken breast, creating an adhesive base for the topping.
- Distribute shredded provolone cheese evenly over the ranch-covered chicken, ensuring full coverage.
- Generously sprinkle the prepared Parmesan and panko mixture over the provolone layer, pressing gently to help the coating adhere.
- Position the chicken under the broiler, placing the rack approximately 4-5 inches from the heat source.
- Broil for 3-4 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning, until the topping transforms into a golden-brown, crispy crust.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 2-3 minutes to allow the cheese to set and flavors to meld.
- Plate the chicken immediately and serve while hot and crispy.
Notes
- Ensure chicken is thoroughly cooked by using a meat thermometer to check internal temperature reaches 165°F for food safety.
- Pat chicken breasts dry before seasoning to help create a crispier crust and better adherence of the Parmesan mixture.
- For a lighter version, swap butter with olive oil and use Greek yogurt instead of ranch dressing to reduce calories.
- Customize the recipe by adding herbs like basil or thyme to the Parmesan mixture for extra flavor complexity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 495 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 870 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg