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Longhorn-Style Parmesan-Crusted Chicken

Course Entrees
Keyword Chicken, Crusted Chicken, Parmesan Chicken
Author Submitted by Bookworm, Bernardsville NJ. Recipe originally appeared in the book, 'Eat What You Love' by Marlene Koch

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup Homestyle Ranch Dressing or reduced- calorie store-bought
  • 6 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese divided
  • 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • ½ teaspoon garlic salt
  • 2 teaspoons melted butter
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¾ cup shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese

Instructions

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, combine the dressing and 3 tablespoons Parmesan. In another small bowl, combine the remaining 3 tablespoons Parmesan, breadcrumbs, garlic salt, and melted butter.
  2. Position oven rack in middle of oven. Gently pound chicken to ½ inch thickness. Coat a large ovenproof nonstick skillet with cooking spray and place over medium-high heat. Season chicken with pepper and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until well browned and just cooked through. Turn on the broiler.
  3. Spread each breast with 1 generous tablespoon of the dressing, evenly top with 3 tablespoons mozzarella, and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons Parmesan breadcrumbs. Move the chicken to the oven and broil for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and crumbs are nicely browned.

Recipe Notes

MAKES 4 SERVINGS