Description
Savory Longhorn Parmesan Crusted Chicken brings Italian-inspired elegance to home kitchens with crispy, cheesy perfection. Creamy parmesan coating and tender chicken create a restaurant-quality meal that delights and satisfies you with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 4 (6-ounce / 170 grams) chicken breasts
Marinade and Seasoning Ingredients:
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Cheese and Topping Ingredients:
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup grated provolone cheese
- ½ cup grated mozzarella cheese
- ⅓ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking)
- ½ cup ranch dressing (for topping)
Instructions
- Whisk ranch dressing, olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish to create a vibrant marinade.
- Submerge chicken breasts completely in the marinade, ensuring each piece is generously coated.
- Refrigerate the marinating chicken for one hour to allow flavors to penetrate deeply.
- Preheat a large oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
- Remove chicken from marinade, letting excess drip off, and carefully place in the hot skillet.
- Sear chicken for approximately 5 minutes on each side until a golden-brown crust develops.
- In a separate saucepan, combine ranch dressing with Parmesan, provolone, mozzarella, and garlic.
- Gently heat the cheese mixture over low temperature, stirring continuously until completely melted and smooth.
- Combine panko breadcrumbs with melted butter in a mixing bowl, creating a crispy topping.
- Set oven to low broil setting.
- Generously ladle the creamy cheese mixture over each seared chicken breast.
- Broil for 3-4 minutes until the cheese becomes slightly golden and bubbly.
- Sprinkle prepared panko mixture evenly over the cheese-covered chicken.
- Return to broiler for an additional 2 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately while hot and crispy.
Notes
- Ensure chicken breasts are similar in thickness for even cooking, using a meat mallet to pound them if needed.
- Marinate chicken for maximum flavor by letting it sit in the refrigerator for up to 4 hours, but no longer than 8 hours to prevent the meat from becoming tough.
- Use a cast-iron skillet for better heat distribution and a perfect golden-brown sear on the chicken.
- Keep a close eye during bro
- Prep Time: 1 hour, 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg