Parmesan Chicken Dish (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 4 chicken breasts without skin or bones.
02 - A teaspoon of salt.
03 - Half a teaspoon of ground black pepper.
04 - Half a teaspoon of garlic powder.
05 - Half a teaspoon of paprika.
06 - A tablespoon of olive oil.
07 - Optional: 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella.
08 - Half a cup of grated Parmesan.
09 - Half a cup of ranch dressing.
10 - A quarter cup of mayo.
11 - Two minced garlic cloves.
12 - 1/2 teaspoon of Italian mixed herbs.
13 - 1/4 teaspoon of crushed red pepper.
14 - 1/2 cup of crispy panko breadcrumbs.
15 - A quarter cup of Parmesan specifically for the crust.
16 - Two tablespoons of melted butter.
17 - A tablespoon of chopped fresh parsley.

# Instructions:

01 - Flatten the chicken to about half an inch thick, then season it with a mix of salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
02 - Warm up some oil in a skillet that can go in the oven. Brown the chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side till it’s all golden.
03 - Move the skillet to a 400°F oven and let it cook for 10-12 minutes, ensuring the inside hits 165°F.
04 - Stir together ranch, mayo, garlic, Parmesan, seasonings, and optionally some mozzarella.
05 - Combine melted butter, panko, and Parmesan into a crumbly mix.
06 - Spoon the Parmesan topping onto the chicken, add the breadcrumb mix, and broil for 2-3 minutes till it’s nice and golden.

# Notes:

01 - You can prep everything up to the baking step ahead of time.
02 - Don’t leave the chicken unattended while broiling.
03 - The internal temperature needs to be 165°F for perfect doneness.

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