Longhorn Steakhouse Garlic Parmesan Crusted Chicken
Longhorn Steakhouse Parmesan Crusted Chicken is one of my favorite restaurant dishes! Fresh, juicy, grilled chicken becomes irresistible when it’s topped with a creamy, crunchy Parmesan and garlic cheese crust. This easy copycat recipe is definitely DROOL-WORTHY and tastes better than the restaurant version!
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This chicken recipe has been around a while but I took a couple of short cuts and am sharing a way to make it in your air fryer – if you have one! Don’t worry though – no air fryer? No problem! I’ve got you covered either way.
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Don’t miss these tips to be sure your Parmesan Crusted Chicken is identical to Longhorn Steakhouse:
- Don’t skip the Marinade
- Allow your chicken to sit in the Italian Dressing for 2-3 hours (or overnight, if you’ve got the time!) This will give a major flavor boost and make all the difference.
- Undercook your Chicken on the First Pass
- Since you need to put the chicken in the broiler or the air fryer with all the toppings, slightly undercooking it on the first pass will allow for the perfect cook on the chicken!
- Watch it Under the Broiler
- If you choose to broil your Parmesan Crusted Chicken, watch it like a hawk! It only takes looking away for a second to burn your crumb topping!
What’s in Longhorn Garlic Parmesan Crusted Chicken?
The parmesan crust on this chicken is so juicy and cheesy – this easy recipe is a favorite for us! Serve it with a side of their sweet & spicy Brussels sprouts.
- Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- Italian Salad Dressing – I like to make my own from my Olive Garden Italian Dressing recipe but you can also use any bottled dressing
- Parmesan Cheese – I always recommend freshly grated Parmesan vs. the pre-grated kind! It’s got so much more flavor!
- Ranch Dressing – I like to make this from scratch too – it’s always in my fridge – I use the HVR packet and mix with buttermilk & mayo into a creamy ranch sauce.
- Panko Breadcrumbs – I like Kikkoman panko bread crumbs over regular because they’re crunchier
- Minced Garlic – I take the shortcut here and buy the jarred kind mainly because I use soooooo much!
- Melted Butter – I usually use salted but unsalted butter is fine as well
- Provolone Cheese – you could also use mozzarella, white cheddar or even a cheese blend
- Salt & Pepper
How do you make Copycat Longhorn Parmesan Crusted Chicken?
Parmesan Crusted Chicken is a pretty simple dish to make! While the chicken is cooking, you’ve got prep time to get your toppings ready! There’s a little mixing and you top a chicken breast with the mixture – that’s it! Here’s how you make it:
- PLACE boneless chicken breasts in a gallon freezer bag and add Italian dressing as a flavorful marinade. Place in refrigerator for 2-3 hours of marinade time or overnight if possible
- THE NEXT DAY, prepare chicken to your preference – you’ll want to slightly undercook the chicken because you’re going to cook it a little longer once the toppings are on it. Place chicken on a baking sheet or an oven safe dish and sprinkle with olive oil, salt, pepper & garlic powder. Check the internal temperature with an instant read thermometer.
- Oven: 350º for 25 min
- Air Fryer: 350º for 10 minutes
- WHILE the chicken is cooking, prepare topping ingredients:
- Ranch Spread: in a small bowl, mix together ranch dressing and 1/4 cup grated Parmesan.
- Parmesan Crumb Topping: mix bread crumbs, garlic, 1/3 cup Parmesan and butter. Combine ingredients and set aside.
- THEN put it all together:
- Oven instructions: Preheat broiler. Remove chicken from oven and top with ranch spread, then crumb topping and finally put the shredded provolone on top of the chicken. Broil on low for 3-5 minutes until cheese melts and topping is a light brown.
- Air fryer instructions: Open air fryer and top each piece of chicken with ranch spread, then crumb topping and finally a layer of cheese. Air fry at 375º for 3 minutes until cheese melts and topping begins to golden brown.
- Using an instant-read thermometer, check to be sure internal temperature is 160-165º
- REMOVE and serve!
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Rimmed Baking Sheet
I use my rimmed baking sheets almost every time I cook! They’re perfection for roasting and sheet pan dinners. I have 3 of them!
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Supplies Used
- Air Fryer – this is my favorite air fryer that I’ve tried! It has so many settings and a huge drawer that can fit so much. It’s my go to in the kitchen!
- Rimmed Baking Sheet – this is my favorite non-stick baking sheet that’s perfect for boiling your chicken!
FAQs
- Can I use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts? Absolutely! Boneless, skinless chicken thighs stay juicier than chicken breasts. Just keep your eye on how long you’re cooking it because they can cook faster than breasts!
- Can I substitute the provolone cheese? Yes! Mozzarella, white cheddar, or an Italian cheese blend are all swaps that you can make if provolone isn’t your favorite!
- Can I freeze the leftovers? While it’s best fresh you can definitely store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Instead of reheating in the microwave, I’d reheat in the oven or the air fryer to make the topping crispy again!
What to serve with Longhorn Steakhouse Parmesan Crusted Chicken?
You’ve got options when it comes to this cheesy chicken dinner with a delicious parmesan crust – it goes with so many things!
Steakhouse-Style Veggies
- Longhorn Steakhouse Brussels Sprouts
- Olive Garden Side Salad
- Texas Roadhouse Smoked Green Beans
- Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
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Copycat Longhorn Garlic Parmesan Chicken
Fresh, juicy, grilled chicken becomes irresistible when it's topped with a creamy, crunchy Parmesan and garlic cheese crust. This is definitely DROOL-WORTHY!
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Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup Italian dressing
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- 1/4 cup Ranch dressing
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1/2 cup shredded Provolone
- pinch salt & pepper
Instructions
- Place chicken in a ziploc bag and add Italian dressing2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, 1 cup Italian dressing
- Let marinate in refrigerator for 2-3 hours or overnight.
- Prepare chicken to your preference. Oven: On a rimmed baking sheet, lined with parchment paper on a baking rack at 350º for 20 min, until chicken is 155º internal tempAir fryer at 350 for 10 minutes, until chicken is 155º internal temp
- While the chicken is cooking, prepare toppings. For the toppings – in one bowl mix together ranch dressing and 1/4 cup grated Parmesan. In a separate bowl – mix together your panko, garlic, 1/3 cup Parmesan and butter.1/4 cup grated Parmesan, 1/4 cup Ranch dressing, 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs, 1 tbsp minced garlic, 1/3 cup grated Parmesan, 2 tbsp melted butter
- Oven instructions: Preheat broiler. Place chicken breasts in baking dish and top with ranch mixture, then top with crumb mixture and finally shredded provolone. Broil on low for 3-5 minutes until cheese melts and topping begins to brown.1/2 cup shredded Provolone, pinch salt & pepper
- Air fryer instructions: Place chicken breasts in air fryer and top with ranch mixture, then top with crumb mixture and finally shredded provolone. Air fry at 375 for 3 minutes until cheese melts and topping begins to brown.
Nutrition
Serving: 1chicken breastCalories: 944kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 44gFat: 70gSaturated Fat: 24gPolyunsaturated Fat: 22gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 158mgSodium: 2519mgPotassium: 684mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 981IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 575mgIron: 2mg
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My FAVORITE thing to get at Longhorn!!! I cannot wait to try!
I love a good copycat recipe, and this chicken is one of the best! Can’t wait to make it again!
This was the most flavorful chicken – my kids went crazy for it and we will be putting this one on repeat for sure. I love the tangy ranch with the parmesan. So delicious
I was eager to find a new interesting way to cook chicken. This copycat surely looks incredible. Yum!
This looks so delicious with all the cheese melted over the top. A great family dinner that my kids will love,
I love a good copycat recipe and this was no exception! So easy and delicious; my whole family loved it!
Really love it yummy!!!