Description
This homemade Longhorn Parmesan Crusted Chicken is juicy, cheesy, and full of bold flavor. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or an impressive main course, it brings restaurant-quality taste straight to your table—without the stress.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
1/2 cup Italian dressing
1/3 cup ranch dressing
4 thin-sliced chicken breasts
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
For the Sauce:
4 oz provolone cheese, shredded or diced
1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1/3 cup ranch dressing
For the Topping:
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
3 tablespoons salted butter, melted
Instructions
1. In a bowl, whisk together the Italian and ranch dressings. Add chicken and coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
2. In a separate bowl, combine provolone, parmesan, and ranch for the sauce. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between, until mostly melted.
3. Mix breadcrumbs, parmesan, garlic powder, and melted butter in another bowl. Stir until everything is coated. Set aside.
4. Preheat broiler to low and move oven rack to the center.
5. Heat an oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add oil.
6. Remove chicken from marinade and let excess drip off. Place chicken in skillet without crowding.
7. Cook chicken for about 5 minutes per side until golden brown.
8. Top each piece with cheese sauce, then sprinkle breadcrumb mixture over the top.
9. Transfer skillet to oven and broil until topping is golden and chicken reaches 165°F internally (about 5–7 minutes).
10. Remove from oven and serve immediately.
Notes
Marinate longer for even more flavor.
Use freshly shredded cheese for the best melt.
Watch the broiler closely to prevent burning.
Serve with a side of greens, roasted veggies, or over pasta.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Broiled
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breast
- Calories: 830
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1499mg
- Fat: 57g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 28g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0.4g
- Protein: 61g
- Cholesterol: 165mg