Description
Copycat Longhorn Parmesan Crusted Chicken is a delicious recreation of the restaurant favorite, featuring juicy grilled chicken breasts topped with a creamy ranch spread, melted cheese, and a crispy Parmesan-garlic crust.
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded provolone cheese
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan (for crust)
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Pound chicken breasts to even thickness if necessary.
- Brush chicken with olive oil and season with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Grill chicken for 5-6 minutes per side or until cooked through. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix ranch dressing, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan, and provolone cheese.
- In another bowl, combine panko, melted butter, minced garlic, and 2 tablespoons Parmesan to make the crust mixture.
- Preheat broiler. Place grilled chicken on a baking sheet.
- Top each chicken breast with a spoonful of the ranch-cheese mixture, then sprinkle with the Parmesan-panko crust.
- Broil for 2-3 minutes until the topping is golden and bubbly.
- Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Use an oven-safe skillet to go directly from stovetop to broiler.
- Serve with mashed potatoes or green beans for a complete meal.
- Substitute provolone with mozzarella if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 120mg