Description
Longhorn Parmesan Chicken is a delightful dish featuring tender chicken breasts coated in a crispy, cheesy crust. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, it’s sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs (or panko)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a bowl, mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Dip each chicken breast in olive oil, then roll in the breadcrumb mixture until fully coated.
- Place coated chicken in the baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C).
- Allow chicken to rest for five minutes before slicing; serve with your choice of sides.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Marinate the chicken for an hour prior to cooking for enhanced flavor. Substitute Parmesan with Pecorino Romano or add fresh herbs like basil for variations. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat gently in the oven.