Description
Longhorn Parmesan Crusted Chicken delivers restaurant-quality flavor right to your dinner table with zero fuss. Crispy parmesan coating and tender chicken make this simple recipe a total crowd-pleaser that brings serious restaurant magic home.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup shredded provolone cheese
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Prep your workspace by heating the oven to 400F. Grab your 6-oz chicken breasts and gently pound them to ½-inch thickness with a meat mallet.
- Create a zesty seasoning blend using 1 tsp salt, ½ tsp black pepper, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, and ½ tsp paprika. Massage this mixture thoroughly onto both sides of your chicken.
- Warm 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear each chicken breast for 3-4 minutes, developing a gorgeous golden-brown exterior.
- Mix ½ cup parmesan, ¼ cup provolone, ¼ cup mayonnaise, 2 tbsp melted butter, ½ tsp garlic powder, and ½ tsp dried Italian seasoning in a bowl until smooth.
- Combine ½ cup panko with a splash of melted butter in a separate dish. This creates a delightful crispy topping.
- Spread the creamy cheese mixture generously over each seared chicken breast. Sprinkle the buttered panko on top for extra crunch.
- Transfer the skillet to the 400F oven. Bake 10-12 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165F.
- Switch the oven to broil for 2-3 minutes, watching closely to achieve a perfectly golden, crispy crust without burning.
- Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 3-4 minutes. This helps the juices redistribute, ensuring maximum tenderness.
- Serve immediately alongside roasted vegetables or creamy mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
Notes
- Always use a meat thermometer to check chicken reaches exactly 165F for food safety.
- Pound chicken evenly to ensure consistent cooking and tender texture across the entire piece.
- Patting chicken completely dry before seasoning helps create a perfect golden-brown sear and crispy crust.
- For gluten-free adaptation, replace panko breadcrumbs with crushed gluten-free crackers or almond flour.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-22 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 523 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 49 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg