Description
Longhorn Parmesan Crusted Chicken delivers a delicious combo of crispy cheese and tender meat that makes dinner feel special. Grab some chicken, cheese, and seasoning to create a restaurant-worthy meal right in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
Coating and Moisture:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Combine 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, and ½ teaspoon smoked paprika. Rub this seasoning blend thoroughly over each chicken breast.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet at medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Transfer chicken to a baking sheet.
- Whisk ½ cup ranch dressing, ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, and 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce until smooth. Spread this sauce evenly across each chicken breast’s surface.
- Mix ½ cup panko breadcrumbs, ½ cup Parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoons melted butter, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, and ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning in a separate bowl. Generously sprinkle this crispy mixture over the ranch sauce.
- Activate your oven’s broiler on high setting. Place chicken under broiler for 2-3 minutes until the topping transforms into a golden, crunchy crust. Keep a close eye to prevent burning.
- Remove chicken from broiler and let it rest for 5 minutes. This allows juices to redistribute, ensuring maximum tenderness. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
- Use bone-in or boneless chicken breasts depending on personal preference and availability.
- Check chicken’s internal temperature with a meat thermometer to ensure safe and perfect doneness.
- For a gluten-free version, swap panko breadcrumbs with crushed gluten-free crackers or almond flour.
- Experiment with different herb blends in the Parmesan crust for varied flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-17 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 416 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 589 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg