Description
Longhorn Steakhouse’s Parmesan Chicken delivers mouthwatering Italian-American comfort with crispy breaded chicken nestled under melted cheese. Succulent chicken breasts coated in seasoned breadcrumbs create a perfect balance of crunch and rich flavor that home cooks can easily recreate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup plain bread crumbs
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
Seasoning and Spices:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Liquid and Cooking Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Create the crispy coating by combining bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a shallow container.
- In a separate bowl, whisk eggs and milk together until well blended.
- Place flour in a third dish, creating a standard breading station.
- Thoroughly coat each chicken breast in flour, shaking off any excess to ensure an even layer.
- Dredge the floured chicken through the egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off.
- Roll the egg-coated chicken in the seasoned bread crumb mixture, pressing gently to help crumbs adhere completely.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer the seared chicken to the prepared baking dish.
- Combine remaining Parmesan, mozzarella, and minced garlic to create a rich cheese topping.
- Generously sprinkle the cheese mixture over each chicken breast, covering the surface evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until chicken reaches internal temperature of 165°F and cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- Customize Bread Crumbs by using panko for extra crunchiness or gluten-free breadcrumbs for those with dietary restrictions.
- Enhance Flavor Depth by adding a pinch of garlic powder or paprika to the bread crumb mixture for more complexity.
- Prevent Dryness by not overcooking chicken; use a meat thermometer to ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F without becoming tough.
- Make Ahead by preparing the breaded chicken earlier and refrigerating until ready to cook, which can help the coating adhere better and develop richer flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg