Description
Enjoy crispy Parmesan crusted chicken at home with this easy, restaurant-style recipe using simple ingredients and no wine.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
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2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or 4 chicken cutlets; thighs also work)
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1/4 cup ranch dressing
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1/4 cup Italian dressing
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1 teaspoon dried basil
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1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Parmesan Mixture:
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2.5 ounces shredded Parmesan cheese
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1/2 cup ranch dressing
Breadcrumb Topping:
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1 cup Italian-style panko breadcrumbs
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1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For Cooking:
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1 teaspoon avocado oil (or any neutral cooking oil)
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1 tablespoon unsalted butter
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4 slices provolone cheese
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2 slices mozzarella cheese
Instructions
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Slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally to create fillets, or use pre-cut chicken cutlets.
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In a bowl, mix ranch dressing, Italian dressing, garlic powder, onion powder, dried basil, and black pepper. Add the chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes, or refrigerate overnight for deeper flavor.
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In a small bowl, stir together the shredded Parmesan cheese and ranch dressing. Set aside.
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In another bowl, mix the panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, and melted butter. Set this aside as well.
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Heat the avocado oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the marinated chicken fillets for about 4–5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
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While the chicken cooks, preheat the oven to low broil.
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Once cooked, place the chicken on a baking sheet. Layer each piece with one slice of provolone, half a slice of mozzarella, and a spoonful of the Parmesan-ranch mixture.
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Broil for about 5 minutes, or until the cheese begins to melt.
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Sprinkle the breadcrumb topping evenly over each piece of chicken and return to the oven. Broil for another 4–5 minutes, or until the top is golden and crispy.
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Serve hot and enjoy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 650 kcal