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Parmesan Chicken

A delicious Parmesan-crusted chicken dish with a cheesy, crunchy topping, baked to perfection in 30 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Total Time 26 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 piece boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup Italian salad dressing
  • 1.25 cups shredded Italian cheese blend
  • 0.75 cup bottled ranch dressing
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 0.5 cup plain panko breadcrumbs
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Place the chicken breasts and Italian salad dressing in a large zip-top bag or container. Marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
  2. Preheat oven to 475°F. Remove chicken from marinade and let come to room temperature.
  3. Combine shredded cheese and ranch dressing in a small bowl; set aside.
  4. Mix melted butter, panko breadcrumbs, garlic salt, and parsley in another small bowl; set aside.
  5. In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook 4-5 minutes per side.
  6. Turn off heat. Spread cheese mixture over chicken breasts.
  7. Top each chicken with 2 tablespoons of breadcrumb mixture.
  8. Transfer skillet to oven and bake for 8-10 minutes until cheese is melted and breadcrumbs are golden.
  9. Remove from oven and let rest 3-5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Enjoy this crispy, cheesy Parmesan chicken for a satisfying meal.