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Longhorn Steakhouse Parmesan Crusted Chicken

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This copycat recipe for Longhorn Steakhouse’s Parmesan Crusted Chicken is a flavorful, juicy chicken breast topped with a creamy ranch-Parmesan spread and crispy, melty cheese. It’s perfect for recreating a restaurant favorite at home!

Ingredients

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  • 4boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 tspgarlic powder
  • 1/2 tsponion powder
  • 1 tbspolive oil (for pan-searing)
  • 1/2cupgrated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2cupshredded provolone cheese
  • 1/4cupmayonnaise
  • 1 tbspranch dressing
  • 1 tbspmelted butter
  • 1/4 tsppaprika (optional, for flavor)
  • 1/2 tspItalian seasoning

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven:Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  3. Prepare the Chicken:Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  4. Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  5. Sear the Chicken:Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F/74°C).Remove from heat but leave the chicken in the skillet.
  6. Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F/74°C).
  7. Remove from heat but leave the chicken in the skillet.
  8. Make the Parmesan Topping:In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise, melted butter, ranch dressing, grated Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and paprika (if using) until well combined.
  9. In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise, melted butter, ranch dressing, grated Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and paprika (if using) until well combined.
  10. Add the Topping:Spread the Parmesan mixture evenly over each chicken breast in the skillet. Sprinkle shredded provolone cheese on top of the Parmesan mixture.
  11. Spread the Parmesan mixture evenly over each chicken breast in the skillet. Sprinkle shredded provolone cheese on top of the Parmesan mixture.
  12. Broil to Melt the Cheese:Place the skillet under the broiler for 1-3 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown. Keep a close eye to avoid burning.
  13. Place the skillet under the broiler for 1-3 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown. Keep a close eye to avoid burning.
  14. Serve:Remove from the oven, let the chicken rest for a minute, and serve warm with your favorite sides.
  15. Remove from the oven, let the chicken rest for a minute, and serve warm with your favorite sides.

Notes

Add a bit of spice:Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the Parmesan topping for some heat.
Make it lighter:Substitute the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
Storage:Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Find it online: https://cosycookery.com/longhorn-steakhouse-parmesan-crusted-chicken/