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Parmesan Chicken

This Parmesan Chicken features juicy chicken breast cutlets marinated in Italian dressing, topped with a cheesy ranch and breadcrumb crust, pan-seared and baked to a golden perfection.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Total Time 26 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breast cutlets approximately 0.5-inch thickness
  • 1 cup Italian salad dressing Kraft Zesty Italian dressing
  • 1.25 cups shredded Italian cheese blend parmesan, provolone, fontina, asiago
  • 0.75 cup bottled ranch dressing Hidden Valley Original Ranch brand
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 0.5 cup plain panko breadcrumbs
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Place chicken breast cutlets and Italian salad dressing in a large zip-top bag or container. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 475°F. Remove chicken from refrigerator and allow to come to room temperature.
  • In a small bowl, combine shredded Italian cheese blend and bottled ranch dressing. Set aside.
  • In another small bowl, mix melted butter, panko breadcrumbs, garlic salt, and dried parsley flakes. Set aside.
  • Heat olive oil in a 10-12 inch heavy-duty oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add chicken cutlets to hot skillet, letting excess dressing drip off. Cook 4-5 minutes per side until browned.
  • Turn off heat. Evenly spread cheese and ranch mixture over chicken breasts.
  • Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of breadcrumb mixture on top of each cheese-topped chicken cutlet.
  • Place skillet in preheated oven. Bake 8-10 minutes until cheese is melted and breadcrumbs are golden and crispy.
  • Remove skillet from oven and let chicken rest 3-5 minutes before serving.

Notes

This recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner and pairs well with steamed vegetables or a crisp salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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