Longhorn Steakhouse Parmesan Chicken Recipe
This **Longhorn Steakhouse Parmesan Chicken** is a restaurant-style dish that's perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner. Featuring juicy chicken breasts coated in a crispy Parmesan-panko crust and topped with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella cheese, it brings together the perfect combination of textures and flavors.
Yield: 4
Materials
- - 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- - 1 cup all-purpose flour
- - 2 large eggs beaten
- - 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- - 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- - 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- - 1/2 teaspoon salt
- - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- - 1/4 cup olive oil
- - 1 cup marinara sauce
- - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- - Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to **375°F (190°C)**. Lightly grease a baking dish with cooking spray or a small amount of oil to prevent sticking.
Step 2: Set Up the Breading Station
- Prepare three shallow dishes for the breading process:
- **Flour**: Place 1 cup of all-purpose flour in the first dish.
- **Eggs**: Beat the 2 large eggs and pour them into the second dish.
- **Breadcrumb Mixture**: In the third dish, mix together the **1 cup grated Parmesan cheese**, **1 cup panko breadcrumbs**, **garlic powder**, **onion powder**, **dried basil**, **dried oregano**, **salt**, and **black pepper**.
Step 3: Bread the Chicken
- Dredge each chicken breast in the flour first, shaking off any excess. Then, dip it into the beaten eggs, ensuring it’s fully coated. Finally, press the chicken into the Parmesan-panko mixture, coating it thoroughly. Press the breadcrumb mixture onto the chicken breasts to make sure it sticks well.
Step 4: Sear the Chicken
- Heat the **1/4 cup of olive oil** in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the breaded chicken breasts to the skillet. Cook them for **2-3 minutes on each side**, or until they are golden brown. The chicken will not be fully cooked at this stage; you're just crisping the outside.
Step 5: Bake the Chicken
- Transfer the seared chicken breasts to the greased baking dish. **Spoon 1/4 cup of marinara sauce** over each piece of chicken. Then, **sprinkle 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese** on top of the sauce.
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for **20-25 minutes**. The chicken should be cooked through, and the cheese should be melted and bubbly. Make sure the internal temperature of the chicken reaches **165°F (74°C)** to ensure it's fully cooked.
Step 6: Garnish and Serve
- Once the chicken is out of the oven, sprinkle it with **chopped fresh parsley** for added flavor and a pop of color.