Parmesan Baked Chicken

Ingredients

• 4 oz chicken breasts (5-6 oz. each, seasoned with salt and pepper)
• 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 0.25 cup ranch dressing (your favorite brand)
• 0.5 cup Panko bread crumbs
• 1 tsp garlic salt
• 0.333 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• 2 tbsp butter (melted)
• 1 cup shredded Provolone cheese

Steps

1. 1

   Cook the seasoned chicken breasts in a skillet for 10 - 12 minutes, until chicken is nicely browned and thoroughly cooked to an internal temperature of 165° F.

2. 2

   While the chicken is cooking, prepare the ranch spread and Parmesan crumb topping.

3. 3

   For the ranch spread, mix 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan and 1/4 cup ranch dressing in a small bowl. Set aside.

4. 4

   For Parmesan crumb topping, mix bread crumbs, garlic salt, shredded Parmesan and melted butter. The crumbs should be evenly moistened.

5. 5

   Position rack in center of the oven. Preheat broiler.

6. 6

   Transfer cooked chicken to an oven-safe casserole dish.

7. 7

   Spread ranch spread on each breast, top with provolone cheese and sprinkle liberally with Parmesan crumb topping.

8. 8

   Place chicken under broiler and cook until cheese melts and crumb topping turns light brown.

9. 9

   Serve immediately.

Notes

Inspired by LongHorn Steakhouse's Signature Parmesan Crusted Chicken®. Ensure the chicken reaches 165°F before broiling as the broiler step is primarily for melting and browning.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• dinner
• chicken
• baked
• copycat
• high-protein