Description
Enjoy a restaurant-quality meal at home with this Parmesan Crusted Chicken, inspired by LongHorn Steakhouse. Juicy chicken breasts are seared to perfection and topped with a flavorful Parmesan crust and a creamy ranch spread, making it a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for searing)
For the Parmesan Crust:
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded provolone cheese (or mozzarella)
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
For the Ranch Spread:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken:
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, sear the chicken breasts for about 4-5 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F). Set aside to rest.
- Make the Ranch Spread:
- In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, ranch dressing, and garlic powder until well combined. Set aside.
- Prepare the Parmesan Crust:
- In another bowl, mix Parmesan cheese, provolone (or mozzarella), and panko breadcrumbs.
- Stir in melted butter, mayonnaise, and Dijon mustard until crumbly but holds together.
- Assemble and Broil:
- Preheat your oven’s broiler to high.
- Place the seared chicken breasts on a baking sheet.
- Spread a layer of the ranch spread on each chicken breast.
- Top each chicken breast with a generous amount of the Parmesan crust mixture, pressing it down slightly to adhere.
- Broil the Chicken:
- Place the chicken under the broiler for about 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden brown. Keep an eye on it to prevent burning.
- Serve:
- Serve your Parmesan Crusted Chicken with your favorite side dishes, like mashed potatoes or steamed veggies.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute the cheeses for your favorites, or add herbs for additional flavor.
- Make sure to monitor the broiling closely to avoid burning the crust.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: main course
- Method: Searing and Broiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with topping
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg