Description
This Longhorn Parmesan Chicken recipe is a delicious and cheesy baked chicken dish that is sure to become a family favorite. With a crispy Parmesan crust and gooey melted cheese, this easy-to-make recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
For the Coating:
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded provolone or mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For Garnish:
- Fresh chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix the Coating: In a small bowl, combine ranch dressing, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Prepare the Chicken: Place chicken breasts in the baking dish, brush with olive oil, and spread the ranch mixture over them.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the sauce, then top with shredded provolone or mozzarella.
- Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F and cheese is melted. Broil for 1-2 minutes for a golden top.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Serve with mashed potatoes, steamed vegetables, or pasta.
- Use a meat mallet to pound chicken breasts for even cooking.
- For more flavor, marinate chicken in Italian dressing before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
