Description
Enjoy the creamy, cheesy delight of Longhorn Parmesan Chicken with this easy homemade recipe! Perfectly crispy, tender, and smothered in marinara and mozzarella, it brings restaurant-quality flavor to your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 (24 ounce) jar marinara sauce
- 8 slices mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, shaking off excess.
- Dip floured chicken breasts in beaten eggs.
- Combine Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a dish.
- Press egg-coated chicken breasts into the Parmesan mixture to coat.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and place cooked chicken on a baking sheet.
- Spoon marinara sauce over chicken and top with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with basil leaves before serving, if desired.
Notes
- For extra crispy chicken, pan-fry in a mixture of olive oil and butter.
- Ensure the oil is hot before adding chicken to avoid sogginess.
- Cook chicken in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the skillet.
- Pound chicken to an even thickness for even cooking.
- Use high-quality Parmesan cheese for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 450 Kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: Longhorn Parmesan Chicken, Parmesan Crusted Chicken, Chicken Recipe, Copycat Recipe, Comfort Food