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Sun-Dried Tomato & Goat Cheese Chicken

30 mins 555 cals 6 servs

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My mother-in-law and I had the most amazing Sun-Dried Tomato & Goat Cheese Chicken dish at a popular restaurant a few weeks ago.  After a few attempts, this low-carb and gluten-free skillet chicken recipe was on our table for dinner!

Gluten-free tomato chicken on a white plate with a fork for a healthy lunch.

There is normally a small sense of angst associated with eating at an Italian restaurant.  As I watch platefuls of pasta and bread carried out, I cannot help but feel a wave of envy come over me.

A few weeks ago my mother-in-law, Loree, and I went to eat at Carrabba’s while our men were away for the weekend.  After a few minutes of eyeing the waiters and waitresses go by, I could feel the green monster rearing its ugly head.  When Loree made the suggestion to order for us I happily obliged.

“Doug and I always get the Chicken Bryan when we eat here,” she said.

Sun-Dried Tomato & Goat Cheese Chicken… hmmm.  Sounds pretty good.  “But it could never compare to those heaping piles of gluten I see on every table,” my inner monster declared.

A bowl with gluten-free sun-dried tomato chicken with goat cheese for a quick dinner.

I soon realized that if there was ever a dish that could not only compare to but could completely knock the socks off of a pasta dish… it was this Sun-Dried Tomato & Goat Cheese Chicken.

The first bite I took was full of juicy chicken, mild goat cheese, fresh basil and the most delightful lemon and butter sauce.  There was complete silence at our table for at least five minutes.  (If you have ever seen Loree and myself together you know this is quite an anomaly.)

Gluten-free goat cheese stuffed chicken on a white plate for an easy meal.

As soon as I was back home I rushed to the grocery store to get the necessary ingredients.  Sundried tomatoes… check.  Chicken… check.  The best goat cheese log ever… check!  Fresh basil from our garden… check, check, check!

The Importance of Goat Cheese in this Sun-Dried Tomato & Goat Cheese Chicken:

Have you ever bought goat cheese that is in a container, already crumbled?  Have you ever purchased fresh goat cheese in a log? There is a HUGE difference!!

Trust me when I say, buying the right kind of goat cheese for this dish is imperative.  The type of goat cheese I use in this Sundried Tomato & Goat Cheese Chicken is the Montchevre Goat Cheese Log.  I promise, you won’t be disappointed!!

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An overhead picture of a chicken tomato recipe on a plate with a fork on the side.

A Few More Pointers for this Sun-Dried Tomato & Goat Cheese Chicken

  • Be sure to pound out your chicken for the most tender product.
  • Follow the sauce directions carefully.  Also, be sure not to bring the sauce to a boil after you add the butter at the end.  Otherwise, the sauce will separate into an ugly mess.
  • You can grill your chicken, if you prefer.
  • This dish is best served immediately since the sauce has a tendency to separate when reheated.
Gluten-free tomato chicken on a white plate with a fork for a healthy lunch.
4.46 from 11 votes
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Sun-Dried Tomato & Goat Cheese Chicken

Sundried Tomato & Goat Cheese Chicken is a recreation of Carrabba's Chicken Bryan.  Easy skillet chicken is topped with fresh goat cheese, sundried tomatoes, basil and the most delicious lemon sauce for a low-carb and gluten-free dinner recipe.

Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 555 kcal
Author London

Ingredients

  • 2-3 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1.5 lbs chicken breast pounded to 1-inch thick and cut into 6 pieces
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper

!Lemon Butter Sauce:

  • 2 cloves garlic crushed
  • 3 Tbsp sweet onion finely diced
  • ½ c butter divided
  • ½ c chicken broth
  • ¼ c fresh lemon juice
  • 4 Tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp salt to taste
  • 7 oz sundried tomatoes finely chopped
  • 1/3 c fresh basil finely chopped
  • 6-8 oz fresh goat cheese log I use Montchevre goat cheese log

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet over medium heat add 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil and chicken breasts.
  2. Sprinkle salt and pepper over chicken. Cook chicken until one side has been seared, about 5-6 minutes.
  3. Flip chicken, cover skillet with a lid, and continue cooking for 6-8 more minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
  4. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  5. In the same skillet add garlic, onion and 2 tablespoons butter. Saute over medium heat for 2 minutes.
  6. Add broth and lemon juice. Continue cooking over medium heat until the sauce has reduced by half. Make sure to stir occasionally. This will take 5-7 minutes.
  7. Reduce heat to low and add 4 tablespoons of olive oil and remaining 6 tablespoons of butter one tablespoon at a time. Stir well after each addition.
  8. Once all oil and butter has been incorporated, add ½ teaspoon of salt, sundried tomatoes and fresh basil. Stir to combine.
  9. Add chicken back into the skillet. Top each chicken breast with 1-1 ½ ounces fresh goat cheese. Cover skillet and let cheese melt for 3-4 minutes.
  10. Pour sauce over chicken when serving and sprinkle with additional fresh basil. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts
Sun-Dried Tomato & Goat Cheese Chicken
Amount Per Serving
Calories 555 Calories from Fat 351
% Daily Value*
Fat 39g60%
Saturated Fat 16g100%
Cholesterol 126mg42%
Sodium 912mg40%
Potassium 1592mg45%
Carbohydrates 20g7%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 13g14%
Protein 34g68%
Vitamin A 1160IU23%
Vitamin C 20.5mg25%
Calcium 90mg9%
Iron 4.1mg23%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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  1. Warner says

    5 stars
    This is SO flavorful holy moly! Meal prepped this for the week and I already can’t wait to have this for dinner again tomorrow!!

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  2. Jamie says

    5 stars
    Can I just say yummmm! This just became a family favorite and saved in our book of best recipes! Thank you so much for sharing ❤️

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  3. Kim says

    Excellent recipe. The recommendations on the goat cheese, etc. are very helpful. My family stopped short of licking their plates.

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  5. C M-M says

    4 stars
    After reading Alison Kifer’s comment, I decided to make this without any added salt. None on the chicken or in the sauce, because my sundried tomatoes, chicken stock, goat cheese, and butter were all already salted. I put extra lemon just in case to tamper down the salt. And since I had no fresh basil, I used the dried leaves all over the chicken and chopped spinach into the sauce just to get that beautiful fresh green look. It turned out great! Very decadent.

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  6. Allison Kifer says

    I made this yesterday and it was extremely salty. Couldnt eat it.. Cant figure out why. Double checked the recipe and my measurement tools and i was accurate

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    • London says

      Not totally sure what happened either, Allison? My only guess is that the butter or goat cheese could have had an extra bit of salt that took it over the edge for you. Sorry for the saltiness!

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  7. Kelly says

    5 stars
    This was amazing! We made it last week and have plans of making it again this week. Instead of butter we used coconut oil and it tasted amazing 🙂

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    • London says

      Yay, Kelly!! So happy you enjoyed it. Coconut oil sounds incredible! Will definitely have to try that soon. Thanks for the comment and rating 🙂

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  8. Heidi says

    5 stars
    This recipe was really good! Added spinach ravioli to it and it was perfect. Even my picky husband enjoyed it,

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