Description
Longhorn steakhouse parmesan chicken elevates classic comfort cuisine with crispy, golden-breaded chicken nestled in creamy sauce. Cheese lovers will savor this restaurant-inspired dish that brings zesty Italian flavors straight to home kitchens.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese (shredded)
- ½ cup provolone cheese (or mozzarella, shredded)
- ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) olive oil or unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) unsalted butter (melted)
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) ranch dressing
- salt (to taste)
- pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preparation: Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels, creating an ideal surface for seasoning and searing.
- Seasoning: Blend garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Coat chicken breasts thoroughly on both sides with the aromatic mixture.
- Searing: Heat olive oil or butter in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes per side until golden-brown, developing a rich exterior crust.
- Topping Creation: Combine Parmesan, provolone, panko breadcrumbs, melted butter, mayonnaise, ranch dressing, and garlic powder in a mixing bowl. Whisk until a creamy, unified topping forms.
- Cheese Application: Spread the prepared cheese mixture evenly across each chicken breast, ensuring complete coverage that will create a decadent crust.
- Baking: Position skillet in the center of a preheated 400°F (200°C) oven. Bake for 15-20 minutes, monitoring until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the topping turns golden and bubbly.
- Resting and Serving: Remove skillet from oven and let chicken rest for 5 minutes to redistribute juices. Garnish with fresh parsley or additional Parmesan cheese if desired, then serve immediately.
Notes
- Moisture Control: Pat chicken breasts completely dry before seasoning to achieve a perfect golden-brown sear and prevent steaming instead of browning.
- Temperature Precision: Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches exactly 165°F for food safety without overcooking, maintaining juiciness.
- Cheese Topping Technique: Mix cheese topping ingredients thoroughly and spread evenly to create a uniform, crispy golden crust that covers the entire chicken surface.
- Skillet Selection: Choose a heavy, oven-safe skillet that conducts heat evenly and can transition smoothly from stovetop to oven without losing temperature consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg