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Copycat Longhorn Parmesan Crusted Chicken

This copycat Longhorn parmesan crusted chicken delivers juicy chicken topped with creamy ranch and a golden Parmesan crust for a steakhouse-style dinner at home.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Servings: 4

Calories: 520

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

4 piece Boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to even thickness
1 tbsp Olive oil
1/2 cup Ranch dressing
1 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs
1 tsp Garlic powder
1/2 tsp Black pepper
2 tbsp Melted butter

Method

Preheat the oven to 375°F / 190°C and lightly grease a baking dish.
Brush the chicken breasts with olive oil, season with black pepper, and bake for 20 minutes until cooked to 165°F / 74°C.
Mix the Parmesan cheese, panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, and melted butter in a bowl until combined.
Spread 2 tablespoons of ranch dressing over each cooked chicken breast.
Press the Parmesan mixture evenly over the ranch layer on each chicken breast.
Broil on high for 3 to 5 minutes until the Parmesan crust is golden and crisp, watching closely to prevent burning.
Rest for 3 minutes before serving to let the juices settle and the crust firm up.