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Homemade Longhorn Parmesan Crusted Chicken with golden cheese topping served with asparagus and mashed potatoes.

Copycat Longhorn Parmesan Crusted Chicken

Copycat Longhorn Parmesan Crusted Chicken with a crispy, cheesy ranch topping that tastes just like the restaurant; homemade and family-approved.
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Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Copycat
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4 chicken pieces
Calories: 460kcal
Cost: $12

Equipment

  • 1 Oven-safe skillet (For searing and baking the chicken)
  • 1 Mixing bowl (To prepare the parmesan topping mixture)
  • 1 Meat mallet (To pound chicken to even thickness)
  • 1 Meat thermometer (Ensures internal temp reaches 165°F)

Ingredients

  • 4 Chicken pieces - Boneless, skinless, pounded evenly
  • 2 tablespoon Olive oil - For searing the chicken
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder - Adds base flavor
  • Salt and pepper - To taste
  • 0.5 cup Mayonnaise - Forms the creamy parmesan topping
  • 0.25 cup Ranch dressing - Adds tangy richness
  • 0.75 cup Parmesan cheese - Freshly grated for best texture
  • 0.25 cup Panko breadcrumbs - For extra crunch
  • 1 packet Ranch seasoning - For bold flavor
  • 0.5 teaspoon Italian seasoning - Adds herby depth
  • 0.25 teaspoon Paprika - For color and subtle smokiness

Instructions 

  • Pound chicken pieces evenly to ¾-inch thickness.
  • Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  • Heat olive oil in skillet; sear chicken 3–4 min per side.
  • Mix mayo, ranch dressing, seasoning, cheese, panko, herbs.
  • Spread topping over chicken; let rest 5 minutes.
  • Bake at 375°F for 15–20 minutes until 165°F.
  • Broil 2–3 minutes for bubbly golden crust.
  • Let rest before serving.

Notes

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Nutrition

Calories: 460kcal (23%) | Carbohydrates: 5g (2%) | Protein: 39g (78%) | Fat: 30g (46%) | Saturated Fat: 7g (44%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 120mg (40%) | Sodium: 820mg (36%) | Potassium: 420mg (12%) | Fiber: 0.5g (2%) | Sugar: 1g (1%) | Vitamin A: 450IU (9%) | Vitamin C: 0.8mg (1%) | Calcium: 190mg (19%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)