Description
Longhorn Steakhouse Parmesan Chicken is a deliciously cheesy baked chicken dish featuring seasoned chicken breasts smothered in ranch dressing, a blend of provolone, Parmesan, and cheddar cheeses, and topped with crunchy garlic croutons. This comforting American main course combines savory spices and a crispy cheesy crust, perfect for a family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Seasoning
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Toppings
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded provolone cheese
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup crushed garlic croutons
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Chicken: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness to ensure they cook evenly.
- Seasoning Mixture: In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Rub olive oil over both sides of the chicken breasts, then coat them evenly with the seasoning mixture.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken breasts for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until golden brown but not completely cooked through.
- Assemble in Baking Dish: Transfer the seared chicken breasts to a baking dish. Spread a generous layer of ranch dressing over each piece.
- Add Cheese and Croutons: In a bowl, mix together provolone, Parmesan, and cheddar cheeses. Sprinkle the cheese mixture evenly over the ranch-coated chicken breasts, then top with crushed garlic croutons for a crunchy texture.
- Bake: Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Rest and Serve: Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes after baking to let the juices redistribute before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in ranch dressing for 30 minutes before searing.
- You can substitute garlic croutons with panko breadcrumbs mixed with garlic powder for a similar crunch.
- Use gluten-free croutons if you need to keep the recipe gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
