Cheesecake Factory Crusted Chicken Romano
A homemade version of the iconic Cheesecake Factory Crusted Chicken Romano, featuring crispy chicken, a rich creamy sauce, and delicious Italian flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 teaspoons dried Italian herbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Romano cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix together the grated Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, Italian herbs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl.
- Prepare a breading station with three bowls: one with flour, another with beaten eggs, and the last with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Dredge each chicken breast in the flour, then dip into the beaten eggs, and finally coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sear the chicken breasts for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the seared chicken to a baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Heat heavy cream in a saucepan and stir in the grated Romano cheese until melted and smooth.
- Serve the chicken with the sauce drizzled on top and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
For extra crispiness, consider baking the chicken on a wire rack placed in the baking dish. You can substitute half-and-half for a lighter sauce if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 700
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 300mg