Longhorn Parmesan Crusted Chicken (Copycat)
This Copycat Longhorn Parmesan Crusted Chicken tastes the same as the popular Parmesan Crusted Chicken from Longhorn Steakhouse. Pan seared chicken topped with a creamy Parmesan cheese crust and buttery panko crumbs. It is an easy, quick and delicious chicken recipe that everybody is going to love.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
Marinade
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ⅓ cup ranch dressing
- 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- ¾ tablespoon ground black pepper
Chicken
- 4 chicken breasts pounded
- salt as needed
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Parmesan Crust
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese cut into small pieces
- 1 cup Provolone cheese cut into small pieces
- ⅓ cup ranch dressing
Panko Topping
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter melted
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
Chicken
- In a large bowl whisk all the marinade ingredients (¼ cup olive oil, ⅓ cup ranch dressing, 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 tablespoon minced garlic and ¾ tablespoon ground black pepper). Keep aside.
- Pound 4 chicken breasts and season with salt to you liking. Add the pounded chicken into the bowl with marinade, cover and marinate for 30 minutes or if time allows marinate overnight.
- In a large pan/ skillet heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Sear chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 12 minutes ( 6 minutes per side). Set aside.
Parmesan Crust
- Preheat your oven to 450 F (235 C) to a low broil.
- Combine 1 cup Provolone cheese, 1 cup Parmesan cheese and ⅓ cup ranch dressing. Divide into four equal portions and spread on top of each chicken breast.
Panko Topping
- In a small bowl mix together 1 cup panko breadcrumbs, ⅓ cup unsalted butter, 2 teaspoons garlic powder and ¼ teaspoon salt.
- Top the chicken with panko mixture generously.
- Bake in the preheated oven at 450 F (235 C) until cheese is melted and crumbs start to brown , about 5 minutes.
You can bake chicken instead of searing or cook this dish on the stove. Please refer to the recipe notes below.
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Notes
- You can bake chicken breasts instead of searing. Preheat your oven to 450 F (235 C). Brush a skillet/ oven-safe dish with some vegetable oil, place chicken breasts and bake for 15 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 F / 75 C. Then, remove from the oven, spread the Parmesan crust and top with panko mixture. Broil for another 5 minutes or until cheese is melted and crumbs are browned to your liking.
- Making Longhorn Parmesan Crusted chicken on the stove. Sear the chicken until cooked through in the large skillet/ pan. Spread the Parmesan crust on each fillet, cover the skillet with the lid and cook until cheese is melted. In the meantime, toast the panko mixture over medium-high heat in a small pan, until crunchy and golden brown. Once the cheese is melted, top each fillet with toasted bread crumbs. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 555kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 45g | Cholesterol: 114mg | Sodium: 1041mg | Sugar: 2g