Description
Recreate the famous Longhorn Steakhouse Parmesan Crusted Chicken at home! This juicy, marinated chicken is smothered in a creamy, garlicky cheese sauce and finished with a crispy panko topping. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or a restaurant-quality meal at home
Ingredients
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For the Marinade:
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½ cup ranch dressing
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 teaspoons lemon juice
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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½ teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon black pepper
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4 (6-ounce) chicken breasts (or 2 large, halved)
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1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking)
For the Cheese Topping:
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½ cup ranch dressing
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½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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½ cup grated provolone
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½ cup grated mozzarella
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2 cloves garlic, minced
For the Panko Topping:
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⅓ cup panko breadcrumbs
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2 tablespoons melted butter
For Garnish:
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2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
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Instructions
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Marinate the Chicken:
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In a shallow dish, whisk together ranch dressing, olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
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Add the chicken breasts, coating them evenly.
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Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
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Cook the Chicken:
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Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat.
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Remove chicken from marinade (discard excess marinade) and sear for 5 minutes per side, until golden brown.
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Remove from heat, keeping chicken in the skillet.
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Prepare the Cheese Topping:
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In a saucepan, combine ranch dressing, Parmesan, provolone, mozzarella, and garlic.
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Heat over low, stirring until melted and smooth (about 5 minutes).
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Make the Panko Topping:
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Mix panko breadcrumbs with melted butter in a bowl.
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Broil & Serve:
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Preheat oven to low broil.
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Spoon cheese mixture over each chicken breast.
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Broil for 3-4 minutes, until slightly browned.
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Remove from oven, top with panko mixture, and broil for another 2 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
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Garnish with fresh parsley and serve!
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Notes
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Make sure to watch the chicken closely while broiling to avoid burning the panko topping.
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This dish pairs perfectly with mashed potatoes, steamed vegetables, or a light salad.
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If you prefer a lighter version, you can skip the panko topping or use whole-wheat breadcrumbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with topping
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 115mg