Description
Longhorn parmesan crusted chicken delivers a restaurant-quality meal straight from your kitchen. Crispy exterior and juicy interior combine with rich parmesan coating for a memorable dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless (1.5 lbs / 680 g)
- ½ cup (60 g) parmesan cheese, grated
- ½ cup (60 g) provolone or mozzarella cheese, shredded
- ¼ cup (60 g) ranch dressing
- ¼ cup (60 g) mayonnaise
- ½ cup (50 g) panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsps butter, melted
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp italian seasoning (for cheese mixture)
- 1 tsp italian seasoning (for coating)
- 1 tbsp parmesan cheese, grated
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Seasoning Preparation: Craft a zesty spice blend by mixing garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper in a compact mixing vessel.
- Chicken Preparation: Massage chicken breasts with olive oil, then meticulously enrobe them in the crafted seasoning blend, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
- Searing Stage: Ignite a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat, strategically searing chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until a golden-brown crust emerges.
- Initial Roasting: Position the skillet in a 400F (200C) oven’s center rack, roasting for 15-20 minutes until the internal temperature hits 165F (74C).
- Cheese Fusion: Whisk Parmesan, provolone, ranch dressing, mayonnaise, and garlic powder into a velvety, harmonious cream sauce.
- Crispy Topping Creation: Blend panko breadcrumbs, melted butter, additional Parmesan, and Italian seasoning until uniformly coated and lustrous.
- Final Assembly: Lavish the cheese mixture over each chicken breast, then sprinkle the panko topping for a textural crown.
- Broiling Finale: Switch oven to broil, returning the skillet for 2-3 minutes until the topping transforms into a golden, crisp masterpiece.
- Presentation: Rest the chicken momentarily, then garnish with fresh parsley and serve alongside complementary sides like mashed potatoes or a vibrant salad.
Notes
- Select High-Quality Chicken: Choose fresh, uniform-sized chicken breasts to ensure even cooking and consistent flavor absorption.
- Control Searing Temperature: Maintain medium-high heat when searing to develop a golden-brown crust without burning the chicken’s exterior.
- Check Internal Temperature: Use a meat thermometer to confirm chicken reaches 165F (74C) for safe consumption, preventing undercooking.
- Prevent Cheese Burning: Watch carefully during broiling to achieve golden-brown topping without scorching the cheese mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 890 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg