Best Recipe For Homemade Version Of Longhorn Steakhouse’s Parmesan Crusted Chicken
A Story from the Dinner Table
Some of my fondest memories are wrapped around dinner tables—not just in restaurants, but in homes where the scent of something delicious pulled people together. Food has a way of softening conversations, healing silences, and reminding us that even when life feels complicated, there are still simple joys that can anchor us.
I remember the first time I tried Longhorn Steakhouse’s Parmesan Crusted Chicken. It wasn’t just the crispy topping or the savory flavors—it was the laughter at the table, the stories shared between bites, and the reminder that food isn’t only about eating. It’s about connection.
And here’s the good news: you don’t have to go out to enjoy that same sense of comfort. You can bring it home. Cooking this dish in your own kitchen becomes more than a recipe—it’s an invitation to slow down, to create space for conversation, and to offer nourishment not just for the body but for the soul.
The Recipe: Homemade Parmesan Crusted Chicken
This version captures the flavors you love, with the added warmth of being made at home.
Ingredients
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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
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½ cup shredded provolone or mozzarella cheese
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½ cup seasoned breadcrumbs
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2 tablespoons melted butter
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2 teaspoons garlic powder
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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Optional garnish: chopped parsley
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Sear each breast for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown.
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Transfer chicken to a baking dish.
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In a small bowl, combine Parmesan, provolone, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and melted butter. Mix until crumbly.
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Spoon mixture evenly over chicken breasts.
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Bake for 15–20 minutes, until chicken is cooked through (internal temp 165°F) and topping is golden and crisp.
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Garnish with parsley and serve warm—with roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a fresh salad.
It’s a recipe that fills the house with comfort and fills the table with togetherness.
Scripture Reflections for the Table
From the Gospels: Bread That Truly Satisfies
Jesus said, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.” (John 6:35)
This dish may fill our stomachs, but Jesus promises something far greater. When we gather around a table, we remember that He is the One who nourishes our souls and meets the hunger of our hearts.
From the Psalms: God’s Goodness in Every Season
“The Lord is my shepherd; I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside quiet waters, He refreshes my soul.” (Psalm 23:1–3)
Meals can be moments of refreshment. A table set with food reminds us that God has not forgotten us. Even when life feels dry or uncertain, He leads us to still waters—to moments where our souls can rest.
From Proverbs: Generosity Multiplied
“Better a meal of vegetables where there is love than a fattened ox with hatred.” (Proverbs 15:17)
This verse reminds us that it’s not the luxury of the meal but the love in the room that matters most. A simple dish made with care, shared with compassion, is more valuable than a feast served without kindness.
More Than Food: A Reflection on Dignity
Not everyone has the privilege of enjoying a restaurant meal—or even a homemade dish like this. Around the world and in our neighborhoods, families face empty cupboards, difficult choices, or broken systems that leave their tables bare.
And yet, resilience is everywhere. Parents who stretch meals so children can eat first. Communities that rally to make sure no one is forgotten. Faith that sustains people even when resources are scarce.
When we cook, share, and gather, we can remember this truth: food is never just food. It’s dignity, it’s connection, it’s care. And when we choose to see others not through pity but through the lens of their resilience and strength, we honor the humanity God has placed in every person.
How You Can Join in the Work
If this recipe and reflection have encouraged you, I’d love to invite you to join me in simple ways to keep this work going—not just cooking food, but offering words of nourishment and stories that honor dignity and hope.
Here are a few ways you can be part of this mission:
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Pray. Ask God to use this writing to uplift, heal, and shine light where it’s needed most.
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Share. Pass this post to a friend, a family member, or someone who could use encouragement at their table.
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Encourage. Your words, comments, and feedback are like fuel that keep this work alive.
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Give. If you feel led, your support can help sustain this writing advocacy, ensuring that stories of resilience, truth, and compassion continue to be told.
Final Thought: The Table as a Place of Hope
The best recipes aren’t just about flavor—they’re about what they represent. A table set with Parmesan Crusted Chicken is more than dinner. It’s an act of care. It’s a declaration that sweetness and nourishment still exist, even in a hurting world.
So as you cook, eat, and share, may you remember this: every meal can be a ministry. Every dish can be an offering. And every time we sit at the table, we’re reminded that God Himself prepares a place for us, where we are always seen, always loved, always welcome.
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