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.
4piecesboneless skinless chicken breast cutletsapproximately 0.5-inch thickness
1cupItalian salad dressingKraft Zesty Italian dressing
1.25cupsshredded Italian cheese blendparmesan, provolone, fontina, asiago
0.75cupbottled ranch dressingHidden Valley Original Ranch brand
2tablespoonsunsalted buttermelted
0.5cupplain panko breadcrumbs
0.5teaspoongarlic salt
0.5teaspoondried parsley flakes
2tablespoonsolive 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.