Description
Longhorn’s legendary Parmesan Crusted Chicken brings restaurant-quality flavor straight to home kitchens with crispy, golden perfection. Cheese-lovers and comfort food enthusiasts will savor this simple yet irresistible dish that delivers restaurant-style satisfaction in every delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
Cheese and Dairy:
- 4 slices provolone cheese
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) ranch dressing
Coating and Seasoning:
- 1 cup (240 ml) Italian dressing
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Immerse chicken in Italian dressing, allowing flavors to penetrate for a minimum of half an hour or refrigerate overnight for enhanced taste absorption.
- Warm olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, carefully positioning marinated chicken and cooking approximately 5 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Layer provolone cheese atop each chicken breast, ensuring complete coverage.
- Combine panko breadcrumbs with grated parmesan, then integrate softened butter until mixture becomes slightly crumbly and cohesive.
- Generously distribute seasoned breadcrumb mixture across cheese-covered chicken, creating an even, textured coating.
- Position chicken under broiler, maintaining distance of 4-5 inches from heat source, and cook 2-3 minutes until topping transforms into a golden, crispy exterior with rich amber highlights.
- Remove from broiler, allowing chicken to rest 3-4 minutes for juices to redistribute and ensure optimal moisture retention before serving.
Notes
- Marinating the chicken in Italian dressing not only adds incredible flavor but also helps tenderize the meat, ensuring a juicy and delicious result.
- Choose full-fat Italian dressing for maximum flavor and richness, which helps create a more succulent chicken breast.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular panko breadcrumbs with gluten-free panko or crushed gluten-free crackers to maintain the crispy texture.
- If you prefer a lighter option, use Greek yogurt instead of butter in the topping mixture to reduce calories while keeping the crispy, golden crust intact.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg