Description
Longhorn Parmesan Crusted Chicken delivers a restaurant-style meal straight to your kitchen with crispy, cheesy perfection. Tender chicken coated in a golden Parmesan crust makes dinner simple and delicious.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Seasonings and Spices:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup shredded provolone or mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Heat your oven to precisely 375°F (190°C) with the rack centered in the middle position.
- Mix 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper in a small bowl. Thoroughly coat each chicken breast with this seasoning blend.
- Pour 1 tablespoon olive oil into a 12-inch oven-safe skillet. Warm over medium heat until the oil shimmers and moves easily across the surface.
- Carefully place seasoned chicken breasts into the hot skillet. Sear exactly 3-4 minutes per side until a beautiful golden-brown crust develops.
- Remove skillet from stovetop. Spread ½ cup mayonnaise evenly across the top of each chicken breast.
- Combine ½ cup Parmesan cheese, ½ cup provolone, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, and ½ teaspoon onion powder in a mixing bowl.
- Sprinkle the cheese mixture generously over the mayonnaise-covered chicken breasts.
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter and mix with ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs. Scatter this crispy topping across the cheese layer.
- Transfer skillet directly into the preheated 375°F oven. Bake for 15-18 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature.
Notes
- Pat chicken dry before seasoning to help the spices stick and create a better crust.
- Use a cast-iron skillet for even heat distribution and a perfect golden-brown sear.
- Grate fresh Parmesan for the most flavor and best melting texture on top of the chicken.
- Check internal temperature with a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) without overcooking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 456 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg