Description
Copycat Longhorn Parmesan Crusted Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that combines juicy chicken breasts with a crispy, cheesy topping, making it the perfect choice for weeknight dinners or special occasions. With its irresistible garlic and parmesan flavor, this recipe is sure to delight your family and guests alike. Easy to prepare and guaranteed to impress, it’s a culinary masterpiece that brings joy to the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs (or panko for extra crunch)
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and coat a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Pat chicken breasts dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, combine parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and melted butter until it resembles wet sand.
- Coat each chicken breast evenly in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing down firmly.
- Place chicken in the baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 395
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 100mg