Longhorn Parmesan Crusted Chicken (Printable)
Golden crusted chicken with crispy Parmesan topping and creamy ranch finish
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 teaspoon salt
03 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
04 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
→ Parmesan Crust
07 - 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
08 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
09 - 1 tablespoon melted butter
10 - 1/4 cup shredded provolone cheese
11 - 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
12 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
→ Creamy Ranch Spread
13 - 1/4 cup mayonnaise
14 - 2 tablespoons sour cream
15 - 1 tablespoon ranch dressing
16 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
17 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease lightly.
02 - Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Combine salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika in a small bowl. Rub spice mixture evenly over both sides of each chicken breast.
03 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken breasts for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown. Transfer to prepared baking sheet.
04 - Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, ranch dressing, garlic powder, and onion powder in a small bowl until smooth and fully combined.
05 - Combine panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, melted butter, shredded provolone, and shredded mozzarella in a separate bowl. Mix until butter evenly coats crumbs.
06 - Spread approximately 1 tablespoon of ranch mixture evenly over the top of each seared chicken breast.
07 - Press Parmesan breadcrumb mixture generously onto each chicken breast, lightly pressing to adhere to the ranch layer.
08 - Bake for 15 to 18 minutes until chicken reaches internal temperature of 165°F and crust turns golden brown and crispy.
09 - Remove from oven and let chicken rest for 2 to 3 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The crust stays impossibly crispy while the chicken remains juicy inside
- That creamy ranch layer creates an unexpected flavor bridge between the meat and the topping
02 -
- Dont skip the searing step, it creates texture and locks in juices
- The ranch layer acts as the glue that keeps your crust from sliding off
03 -
- Pound the chicken to an even 1/2 inch thickness for uniform cooking
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for better melting and flavor