Recreate the delicious Longhorn Parmesan Crusted Chicken at home! This recipe features a crispy Parmesan crumb topping, flavorful marinade, and melted cheese that will impress your guests. Perfect for family dinners, special occasions, or weeknight meals, this restaurant-quality dish is easy to make and packed with flavor.
For the Marinade:
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
½ cup olive oil
½ cup prepared ranch dressing
3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp vinegar
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tbsp minced garlic
½ tsp black pepper
For the Ranch Spread:
¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
¼ cup ranch dressing
For the Parmesan Topping:
½ cup panko breadcrumbs
⅓ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 tsp garlic salt
2 tbsp melted butter
¼ cup shredded provolone cheese
Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, ranch dressing, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, and black pepper. Place the chicken in a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish, and coat with the marinade. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours or overnight for best flavor.
Cook the Chicken: Preheat grill or oven to 375°F (190°C). Grill the chicken for 12-15 minutes until an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) is reached. If baking, cook in the preheated oven for the same amount of time.
Prepare the Ranch Spread: Mix ¼ cup Parmesan cheese with ¼ cup ranch dressing until smooth, and set aside.
Make the Parmesan Topping: Combine panko breadcrumbs, ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese, garlic salt, and melted butter in a bowl.
Assemble Chicken for Broiling: Transfer the cooked chicken to a casserole dish. Spoon ranch spread over each breast, top with provolone cheese, and sprinkle with the Parmesan breadcrumb mixture.
Broil: Broil in the oven for 2-4 minutes, or until the cheese melts and breadcrumbs turn golden brown.
Serve: Garnish with fresh herbs like parsley or chives, and serve with roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes.
For a spicier kick, add cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the breadcrumb topping.
Substitute ranch dressing with Greek yogurt for a Mediterranean twist.
Freeze the cooked chicken (without the crumb topping) for up to 2 months.