Parmesan Crusted Chicken
With tender, juicy marinated chicken breasts topped with a ranch spread and a parmesan breadcrumb topping, this Copycat Longhorn Parmesan Crusted Chicken tastes just like the restaurant version.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 677kcal
Ingredients
- 4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts Pounded ¾ Inch Thickness
- 1 1/2 Cups Italian Dressing
- 1 Cup Shredded Provolone Cheese
Ranch Spread:
- 1/4 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1/4 Cup Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
Parmesan Topping:
- 1/2 Cup Plain Panko Bread Crumbs
- 1 Teaspoon Garlic Salt
- 1/4 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 2 Tablespoons Unsalted Melted Butter
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in 1 ½ cups of Italian Dressing for at least 2-4 hours or overnight.
- Remove the chicken breast from the Italian dressing. Heat a cast iron grill or your outdoor grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the chicken for 6 minutes on each side or until fully cooked. (165°F)
- Remove the chicken from the grill and allow the chicken to rest.
- While the chicken is resting, prepare the ranch spread and parmesan topping.
- For the ranch spread: In a small bowl, combine the grated parmesan cheese and ranch dressing. Mix until fully combined, set aside.
- For the parmesan topping: In another small bowl, combine the panko bread crumbs, garlic salt, grated parmesan cheese, and melted butter. Mix until fully combined and the bread crumbs are moistened.
- Position an oven rack in the center of your oven and preheat the oven to HIGH broil.
- Transfer the grilled chicken to an oven-safe dish. Spread 2 tablespoons of the ranch spread over each grilled chicken.
- Evenly divide and sprinkle the shredded provolone over each grilled chicken breast.
- Evenly divide and top each grilled chicken breast with the panko and parmesan topping.
- Transfer the oven-safe dish to the preheated oven and broil until the cheese melts and the parmesan topping begins to turn light brown.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve. Enjoy!
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Nutrition
Calories: 677kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 47g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 125mg | Sodium: 2325mg | Potassium: 599mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 645IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 408mg | Iron: 2mg