Longhorn Parmesan Crusted Chicken Recipe

If you love the crunchy, cheesy, garlicky parmesan crusted chicken Longhorn Steakhouse has on their menu, you have to try this copycat recipe. This Longhorn parmesan crusted chicken recipe tastes just like the steakhouse classic and takes just 30 minutes to make!

The Best Longhorn Parmesan Crusted Chicken

Although Longhorn Steakhouse is most popular for its steaks, the parmesan crusted chicken is absolutely worth ordering. It’s juicy, crunchy, and garlicky with the most addictive velvety cheese and ranch sauce. 

Honestly, it might be the most delicious dish that Longhorn Steakhouse has, and that's saying a lot.

Anyway, if you’re craving all that deliciousness, but would rather enjoy it in the comfort of your own home, then you have to try this recipe. The juicy chicken with the parmesan crust is so good you'd think it was from the restaurant. 

Oh, and I highly recommend serving some sweet and buttery Longhorn Brussel sprouts alongside for the full restaurant experience. 

Honestly, you'll be surprised how easy it is to put together such a fantastic restaurant-quality dinner! Kind of like this Cheesecake Factory truffle honey chicken.

Why This Recipe Works

Restaurant quality. This copycat Longhorn parmesan crusted chicken seriously tastes just as good, if not better, than the actual one you'd get from the restaurant.

Easy to make. You can have this restaurant version ready in about 30 minutes, so it's the perfect dinner for any time of the week and is just so much tastier prepared at home.

Family favorite. This is a cheesy chicken dinner that everyone is sure to love, even the picky eaters at the table!

Ingredients

The ingredients for this Longhorn parmesan crusted chicken recipe are mostly pantry staples. And anything you don't already have on hand should be easy to find in your local supermarket.

Here's what you'll need to make the chicken:

•  1 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• Salt/Pepper, to taste
• 3 tbsp. vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp. Oregano

For the parmesan crust:

•  ½ cup Parmesan cheese, chopped into bits
• ½ cup Provolone cheese, chopped into bits
• 6 Tablespoons Buttermilk Ranch salad dressing, regular Ranch is fine as well

And for the buttery panko crumbs:

• 4 Tablespoons melted butter
• ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
• 2 teaspoons garlic, minced

Don't worry about overstocking parmesan or Italian breadcrumbs, you can use both to make this lasagna fritta next!

And if you love panko bread crumbs, you can use them to make these panko breaded chicken next! It's another one of my favorite chicken recipes.

How To Make Longhorn Parmesan Crusted Chicken

1. Prep: Preheat the oven to 450°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Cook the chicken: Place the chicken breasts in a bowl and season them with salt, pepper, and oregano. Heat the oil in a cast iron skillet and sear the chicken breasts for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.

3. Make the crust: Mix the parmesan cheese, provolone cheese, and buttermilk ranch dressing in a large mixing bowl. Mix bread crumbs, melted butter, and garlic powder in a separate bowl.

4. Bake the chicken and serve: Transfer the cooked chicken breasts to the prepared baking sheet. Top the chicken with the parmesan crust, and then top that with the breadcrumbs. Broil the chicken for 5-10 minutes or until the parmesan crumb topping is golden brown. Serve the parmesan crusted chicken with your choice of sides, like this garlic bread or these air fryer baked potatoes. Enjoy!

Tips To Make The Best Recipe

• Don't move the chicken around as it sizzles in the skillet, and only flip it once. If the pan gets too hot, reduce the heat to medium. 
• Feel free to use swiss, munster, or mozzarella cheese. 
• Marinade the chicken in Italian dressing overnight for even more flavor.
• Use panko bread crumbs for an extra crunchy topping. 
• Substitute the ranch dressing with Italian dressing for a different flavor.

How To Store Longhorn Parmesan Crusted Chicken

In the fridge: Store the leftover chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

In the freezer: Transfer the leftovers to a freezer-safe bag or container and freeze for up to 4 months.

Reheating: Put the chicken on a baking sheet or in a baking dish and heat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes or until warm. Add more reheating time for the frozen chicken or let it thaw in the fridge overnight first. 

FAQS About This Longhorn Parmesan Crusted Chicken Recipe

What Is Parmesan Crusted Chicken Made Of?

Parmesan crusted chicken is made of chicken breasts with a creamy parmesan cheese crust and panko breadcrumbs on top. 

How Many Calories In Longhorn Garlic Parmesan Crusted Chicken?

According to Longhorn's website, the nutritional guide says there are 650 calories in the dish. This copycat recipe has 648 calories.

What To Serve With Parmesan Crusted Chicken?

If you're looking for what goes with Longhorn parmesan crusted chicken, you have a ton of options. With that said, some of my favorites are these Texas Roadhouse rolls, sweet potato biscuits, twice baked potato casserole, or cheesy mashed potatoes.

More Copycat Recipes

If you like recreating the recipes that restaurants serve - like this delicious chicken recipe - we have a ton of copycat recipes on the blog. Give one of these a try next:

• Longhorn bourbon marinated salmon
• Olive Garden stuffed shells
• Olive Garden crispy chicken fritta
• Cheesecake Factory miso salmon
• Cheesecake Factory pasta carbonara
• Applebee's Bourbon Street chicken & shrimp