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This delicious Easy Crusted Chicken recipe is guaranteed to please the whole family. Our friends over at Cooking Professionally have combined savory spices, sharp cheesiness, and satisfying crispiness into one delicious recipe.

Ingredients

For the marinade:

• 1/3 cup olive oil 

• 1/3 cup ranch dressing 

• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 

• 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar 

• 1 teaspoon lemon juice 

• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced 

• 1/2 teaspoon pepper 

For the chicken:

• 4 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless and tenderized to 1/2-inch thickness 

• salt, to taste 

• pepper, to taste 

• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil

For the parmesan crust:

• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, chopped into bits 

• 1/2 cup provolone cheese, chopped into bits 

• 6 tablespoons ranch salad dressing 

• 4 tablespoons butter, melted 

• 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs 

• 2 teaspoons garlic powder

Directions

Step 1

In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, ranch dressing, Worcestershire sauce, white vinegar, lemon juice, minced garlic, and pepper until a uniform mixture forms.

Step 2

Season the chicken with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 3

Place the chicken and the marinade into a freezer bag.

Step 4

Seal the bag, massaging out any air and ensuring that every inch of the chicken is covered in the marinade.

Step 5

Place the bags in the fridge and let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes, up to overnight.

Step 6

Preheat the oven to a low broil of 450 degrees F.

Step 7

In a skillet over medium-high heat on the stove-top, heat the vegetable oil.

Step 8

Once the oil is hot, remove the chicken breasts from the bags and sear them until each side has a golden crust, about 4-5 minutes per side.

Step 9

Once a meat thermometer inserted into the chicken reads 165 degrees F, remove the chicken from the skillet and place it onto a baking sheet.

Step 10

Then tent the baking sheet with foil to keep the chicken warm.

Step 11

In a medium, microwave-safe bowl, combine the parmesan cheese, provolone cheese, and ranch dressing.

Step 12

Microwave the mixture in 15-second increments, stirring between each increment until the cheese is completely melted.

Step 13

Pour the mixture over the tops of the chicken.

Step 14

Place the chicken in the oven and broil until the cheese browns slightly, about 3 minutes.

Step 15

In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, panko breadcrumbs, and garlic powder.

Step 16

Add the breadcrumb mixture on top of the chicken and cheese.

Step 17

Broil the chicken until the breadcrumbs are slightly brown, about 1 minute.

Step 18

Serve hot!