Longhorn Parmesan Crusted Chicken Recipe
Longhorn Parmesan Crusted Chicken is a flavorful and crispy chicken dish featuring tender chicken breasts marinated in a blend of Italian and ranch dressings, topped with a creamy cheese sauce and a buttery parmesan-panko crust. This recipe combines savory provolone and parmesan cheeses with a crunchy, garlicky breadcrumb topping, all broiled to golden perfection for a satisfying and impressive main course.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
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Chicken and Marinade
- ½ cup Italian dressing
- ⅓ cup ranch dressing
- 4 thin sliced chicken breasts
- 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
Cheese Sauce
- 4 ounces provolone cheese, shredded or finely diced
- ⅓ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- ⅓ cup ranch dressing
Crispy Topping
- ½ cup panko bread crumbs
- ¼ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1½ teaspoons garlic powder
- 3 Tablespoons salted butter, melted
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a large bowl, mix the Italian dressing and ranch dressing until well combined. Add the chicken breasts and ensure each piece is thoroughly coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse, or marinate overnight if desired.
- Prepare the Cheese Sauce: In a medium bowl, combine the shredded provolone cheese, grated parmesan cheese, and ranch dressing. Warm the mixture in the microwave using 30-second intervals, stirring in between until the cheese is mostly melted and the sauce is gooey. Set aside for later use.
- Make the Crispy Topping: In a small bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and melted salted butter. Mix thoroughly until the crumbs are evenly coated with butter and seasoning. Set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: Position an oven rack in the middle and preheat the broiler on low. Heat a large, oven-safe skillet over medium heat and add the vegetable oil. Remove excess marinade from the chicken breasts by letting it drip off, then place them in the hot skillet. Sear and broil the chicken for about 5 minutes on each side until they turn lightly golden brown.
- Final Assembly and Broiling: Spoon the prepared cheese sauce evenly over each piece of chicken. Sprinkle the seasoned breadcrumb mixture atop the cheese. Broil the assembled chicken under the low broiler until the topping turns a golden brown and the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (about 5-10 minutes). Watch carefully to prevent burning. Once done, remove from oven and let rest briefly before serving.
Notes
- For best flavor, marinate chicken overnight if time permits.
- Use thin-sliced chicken breasts for quicker, more even cooking.
- Keep a close watch during broiling to avoid burning the breadcrumb topping.
- The cheese sauce can also be heated on the stove using low heat, stirring constantly if you prefer.
- Ensure the chicken reaches a safe internal temperature of 165°F before serving.
- You can substitute vegetable oil with olive oil for a more robust flavor.
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