Description
Longhorn Steakhouse Parmesan Chicken brings your dinner table a crispy, cheesy favorite straight from the restaurant’s beloved menu. Tender chicken breasts coated in golden parmesan breadcrumbs deliver restaurant-quality comfort right in your own kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- ½ cup Panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Pound 4 chicken breasts to ½-inch thickness using a meat mallet. Combine 1 tsp salt, ½ tsp black pepper, ½ tsp garlic powder, and ½ tsp paprika. Season chicken thoroughly on both sides.
- Warm 1 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Transfer skillet to a 400°F oven. Bake chicken for 10-12 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Your chicken should look perfectly caramelized and feel firm.
- Whisk together ½ cup ranch dressing, ¼ cup mayonnaise, ½ cup grated Parmesan, 2 minced garlic cloves, ½ tsp Italian seasoning, and ¼ tsp red pepper flakes in a mixing bowl.
- Combine ½ cup Panko breadcrumbs, ¼ cup grated Parmesan, and 2 tbsp melted butter in another bowl. Stir until mixture looks crumbly.
- Spread Parmesan mixture evenly over each chicken breast. Sprinkle breadcrumb topping and gently press down.
- Set oven to broil. Position rack 6 inches from heat source. Broil for 2-3 minutes until topping turns golden and crispy.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 3 minutes. Sprinkle 1 tbsp chopped parsley over chicken before serving.
Notes
- Fresh Parmesan cheese creates a more robust flavor and better melting texture compared to pre-grated options.
- Pound chicken breasts evenly to ensure consistent cooking and prevent dry or tough sections.
- Invest in a meat thermometer to guarantee perfectly cooked chicken without guesswork, checking for 165°F internal temperature.
- Watch broiling closely since the topping can burn rapidly – stay near the oven and rotate pan if needed for even browning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-22 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 427 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 785 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 124 mg