Description
Longhorn Steakhouse Parmesan Chicken is a delicious and comforting meal featuring tender chicken breasts with a crispy breadcrumb coating, rich marinara sauce, and gooey melted cheese.
Ingredients
- Chicken Breasts: 4 pieces (about 1.5 lbs or 680 g)
- Breadcrumbs: 1 cup (preferably Italian-style)
- Parmesan Cheese: 1/2 cup, grated
- Garlic Powder: 1 teaspoon
- Italian Seasoning: 1 teaspoon
- Marinara Sauce: 1 cup
- Mozzarella Cheese: 1 cup, shredded
- Fresh Basil: A handful, for garnish
- Salt and Pepper: To taste
- Olive Oil: For frying
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Pat the chicken breasts dry and season with salt and pepper.
- In a shallow bowl, combine breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Dip each chicken breast into the breadcrumb mixture, ensuring both sides are coated.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the breaded chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce in a baking dish, place the chicken on top, and cover with more marinara sauce and shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- Serve with pasta, garlic bread, or a fresh salad.
- Use fresh garlic for a stronger flavor.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Frying
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Longhorn Steakhouse, Parmesan Chicken, Comfort Food, Italian-American