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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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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 chicken pieces
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Copycat
Calories: 460
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

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

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

Method
 

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

Notes

We test everything in our cozy kitchen (with Sprout as the taste-tester!), but nutrition info is just a ballpark figure. For exact numbers; especially if someone’s counting, try using your own ingredients in a nutrition calculator you trust.