Copycat Longhorn Parmesan Crusted Chicken
A delicious and easy dish combining chicken, ranch dressing, Parmesan cheese, and crunchy breadcrumbs, perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Mix together the ranch dressing and Parmesan cheese in a bowl.
- Spread the mixture evenly over the chicken breasts.
- Combine the breadcrumbs and minced garlic in another bowl. Drizzle with olive oil or melted butter.
- Press the breadcrumb mixture onto the chicken to create a crust.
- Place the coated chicken breasts on a baking sheet and bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until cooked through and the crust is golden brown.
Notes
Use fresh breadcrumbs for better texture and high-quality Parmesan cheese for enhanced flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg