Description
Indulge in the cheesy goodness of Longhorn Parmesan Crusted Chicken with this easy-to-follow recipe. Juicy chicken breasts coated with a flavorful blend of cheeses and breadcrumbs, baked to perfection for a delightful meal.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Cheese Topping:
- 1/2 cup shredded provolone cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sour cream
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Breadcrumb Mixture:
- 1/2 cup seasoned panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Prepare the chicken: Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness. Rub with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Sear the chicken: Sear the chicken in a skillet until golden brown.
- Prepare the topping: Mix mayonnaise, sour cream, and lemon juice. Spread over the chicken, then top with cheeses.
- Coat with breadcrumbs: Combine panko breadcrumbs, melted butter, and Italian seasoning. Sprinkle over the chicken.
- Bake: Bake for 12-15 minutes until cooked through.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in Italian dressing for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Pair with mashed potatoes, green beans, or a side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg
