Description
LongHorn Steakhouse Parmesan Crusted Chicken is a crave-worthy dinner featuring juicy chicken breasts topped with a creamy Parmesan and ranch crust, finished with buttery breadcrumbs and melted provolone for the ultimate golden, cheesy finish.
Ingredients
- Chicken Breasts: 4 boneless, skinless (about 6 ounces each), pounded to even thickness
- Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons, for sautéing
- Salt: 1 teaspoon, for seasoning
- Black Pepper: 1/2 teaspoon, for a hint of spice
- Garlic Powder: 1 teaspoon, for savory depth
- Mayonnaise: 1/2 cup, base of the crust
- Ranch Dressing: 1/4 cup, adds creamy tang
- Shredded Parmesan Cheese: 1 cup, freshly grated
- Shredded Provolone Cheese: 1 cup, for a melty top
- Italian-Style Breadcrumbs: 1/2 cup, for crunch
- Butter: 2 tablespoons, melted to toast breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat your oven to 400°F and prepare broiler for later.
- Combine Ingredients: Mix mayonnaise, ranch, and Parmesan in one bowl. In another, mix breadcrumbs with butter and provolone.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Heat olive oil in oven-safe skillet. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Assemble the Dish: Sear chicken 3–4 minutes per side. Transfer to baking dish, spread cheese mix on top, then add breadcrumb-cheese blend.
- Cook to Perfection: Bake 10–12 minutes until 165°F internally, then broil 2–3 minutes to brown crust.
- Finishing Touches: Rest chicken 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.
- Serve and Enjoy: Plate with sides of your choice and dig in!
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for best melt and flavor.
- Don’t skip the broiler—it creates the perfect crust.
- Pound chicken evenly for even cooking and juicy texture.
- Let chicken rest before slicing to keep juices intact.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: Parmesan Crusted Chicken, LongHorn Copycat, Cheesy Chicken, Crispy Chicken Breast, Ranch Chicken Recipe