Description
Recreate the beloved Longhorn Steakhouse Parmesan Chicken at home with this easy-to-follow recipe. Tender chicken breasts are coated in a flavorful blend of Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses, then baked to perfection. Serve with garlic mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup milk
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish with olive oil.
- Prepare the Coating Mixtures:
- In a shallow dish, combine the bread crumbs, ½ cup of Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- In another shallow dish, beat the eggs with the milk.
- Place the flour in a third shallow dish.
- Dredge the Chicken:
- Dredge each chicken breast in the flour, shaking off the excess.
- Dip the floured chicken in the egg mixture, then coat with the bread crumb mixture.
- Cook the Chicken:
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken breasts and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
- Assemble and Bake:
- Transfer the browned chicken breasts to the prepared baking dish.
- Mix the remaining ½ cup of Parmesan cheese with the mozzarella cheese and minced garlic.
- Sprinkle the cheese mixture evenly over the chicken breasts.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve:
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Pairing: Serve with a side of garlic mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
- Cheese Selection: Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best flavor.
- Coating Tip: For an extra crispy coating, double dip the chicken in the egg and bread crumb mixture.
- Garnish: Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Storage: Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven to maintain crispness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 115mg