Ingredients
→ Main Ingredients
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup Italian salad dressing
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated (divided)
½ cup ranch dressing
4 slices provolone cheese
¼ cup salted butter, melted
½ cup panko breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
→ Optional Garnish
Fresh parsley, chopped
Steps
Pound chicken breasts to ½ inch thick.
Marinate the chicken in Italian dressing for at least 30 minutes, or overnight, in a bowl covered with plastic wrap or a large freezer bag.
Place olive oil in a cast iron skillet and heat to medium-high. Using tongs, add the marinated chicken and sear for 5 minutes per side or until cooked through. Avoid pouring all the marinade into the skillet to prevent excess liquid.
Mix ¼ cup of parmesan cheese with ranch dressing. Spoon and smooth this mixture over the seared chicken breasts.
Place one slice of provolone cheese on each chicken breast.
Place the skillet with chicken directly into the oven and broil on low for 3-5 minutes.
While chicken is broiling, combine melted butter, panko crumbs, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and the remaining ¼ cup of parmesan cheese.
Remove the pan from the oven, crumble the prepared topping over the chicken, return it to the oven, and continue to broil until golden brown.
Tips
- Marinating the chicken overnight will enhance the flavor.
- Use freshly grated parmesan cheese for the best results.
Required Tools
- Cast iron skillet
- Tongs
- Oven
- Plastic wrap or freezer bag