Description
Longhorn parmesan crusted chicken is a cheesy, crispy, and flavor-packed dish inspired by the popular restaurant favorite. Juicy chicken breasts are coated in a creamy ranch spread, topped with a crunchy parmesan and breadcrumb crust, then baked or broiled to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup shredded provolone or mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- For the creamy ranch spread:
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp ranch dressing
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- For the parmesan crust topping:
- 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
- Pound chicken breasts to even thickness if needed. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 2–3 minutes per side until lightly golden (they don’t need to be fully cooked). Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, ranch dressing, and garlic powder. Spread evenly over each piece of chicken.
- Top each breast with shredded provolone or mozzarella and 1 tbsp grated Parmesan.
- In another bowl, combine panko, Parmesan, melted butter, and Italian seasoning. Sprinkle evenly over the chicken.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and topping is golden and crispy. Broil for 1–2 minutes for extra crispiness if desired.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer—chicken is done at 165°F (74°C).
- Try sharp white cheddar in place of provolone for extra tang.
- This dish pairs well with mashed potatoes, pasta, or roasted veggies.
- Double the ranch spread for dipping or extra drizzle.
- Leftovers reheat well in the oven or air fryer for a crispy finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: parmesan crusted chicken, longhorn copycat, cheesy chicken bake, crispy chicken breast, ranch chicken recipe