Description
A restaurant-style parmesan crusted chicken inspired by LongHorn Steakhouse, featuring juicy grilled chicken topped with a creamy ranch spread and a crispy, cheesy parmesan crust.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1/2 cup shredded provolone cheese
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear the chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden.
- Transfer chicken to a baking dish.
- Spread ranch dressing evenly over each piece of chicken.
- Top with provolone and mozzarella cheese.
- In a bowl, mix parmesan cheese, panko breadcrumbs, and melted butter.
- Sprinkle the parmesan crust mixture over the chicken.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted and crust is golden brown.
- Optional: Broil for 2-3 minutes for extra crispiness.
- Serve hot with your favorite sides.
Notes
- Pound chicken to even thickness for uniform cooking.
- Use freshly grated parmesan for better texture and flavor.
- Broiling at the end gives the signature crispy crust.
- Pairs well with mashed potatoes or steamed vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked & Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: American