Description
Longhorn‑style Parmesan Chicken features juicy, seasoned chicken breasts smothered in a creamy ranch‑Parmesan sauce and topped with melted cheese — rich, comforting, and perfect for a homey, restaurant‑style meal.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded provolone or mozzarella cheese (or a blend)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts on both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium‑high heat. Sear the chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and nearly cooked through. Remove from skillet and place in a baking dish or oven‑safe skillet.
- In a small bowl, stir together ranch dressing and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Spoon the ranch‑Parmesan mixture evenly over each chicken breast.
- Sprinkle the shredded provolone or mozzarella over the sauced chicken.
- Broil the chicken for 2–3 minutes (watch closely) until the cheese is bubbly and lightly golden.
- Garnish with chopped parsley if desired, and serve hot.
Notes
- You can swap the cheese: Monterey Jack or a mozzarella‑cheddar blend works well too.
- For a bit of heat, stir in crushed red pepper flakes or hot sauce into the ranch‑Parmesan sauce before topping the chicken.
- If you prefer a smoky flavor, grill the chicken instead of pan‑searing before saucing and broiling.
- If using pre‑cooked grilled chicken (store‑bought or leftovers), you can shorten cooking time — just warm and broil with sauce and cheese until melted.
- This dish goes nicely with mashed potatoes, buttered noodles, roasted vegetables, or a simple green salad to balance the richness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce & cheese
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
