Description
Longhorn Steakhouse Parmesan Chicken is a deliciously cheesy baked chicken recipe featuring boneless skinless chicken breasts coated with a savory blend of spices and topped with a rich Parmesan and provolone cheese mixture. This easy-to-make American main course is perfect for a comforting dinner with a crispy, golden crust and juicy interior.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Seasoning
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 6 ounces each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Cheesy Topping
- ¾ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded provolone cheese
- ¼ cup ranch dressing
- 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
Garnish
- Chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare: Preheat your oven to 400°F and lightly grease a baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Pound the chicken: Pound the chicken breasts to an even ¾-inch thickness to ensure uniform cooking and tender texture.
- Season the chicken: In a small bowl, combine salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Rub olive oil over the chicken breasts, then season evenly on all sides with the spice mixture.
- Bake the chicken: Arrange seasoned chicken breasts in the baking dish and bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F, ensuring the chicken is nearly cooked through.
- Prepare the cheesy topping: While chicken bakes, combine Parmesan cheese, provolone cheese, ranch dressing, melted butter, panko breadcrumbs, and Italian seasoning in a bowl to create a thick, cheesy topping mixture.
- Add topping and finish baking: Remove chicken from oven, evenly spoon the cheesy topping over each breast, then return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 6 to 8 minutes until the topping is golden and bubbly.
- Rest and garnish: Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes post-baking to retain juiciness. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a deeper browned crust similar to the restaurant, broil the chicken for 1 to 2 minutes at the end of baking.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, steamed broccoli, or seasoned rice to complete the Longhorn-style meal.
- To make this dish gluten-free, substitute the panko breadcrumbs with gluten-free panko.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
