Sun-Dried Tomato and Goat Cheese Chicken Recipe
A delicious and elegant Sun-Dried Tomato Goat Cheese Chicken recipe featuring tender chicken cutlets sautéed with aromatic herbs, simmered in a flavorful sun-dried tomato and garlic sauce, and topped with creamy goat cheese and fresh basil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Salt
Ingredients
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Chicken and Seasonings
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breasts, sliced horizontally
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Sauce and Toppings
- ⅓ cup chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ cup jarred sun-dried tomatoes, julienne cut or chopped
- 2 tablespoons oil from sun-dried tomatoes jar
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 4 ounces goat cheese
- ½ ounce fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Slice the chicken: Horizontally slice the chicken breasts to create 4 thin cutlets. This ensures they cook faster and more evenly.
- Season and sauté chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken cutlets on one side with oregano, basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Once the oil is hot, place the seasoned side down in the skillet. Sauté for 3 to 5 minutes until browned, then flip to brown the other side for another 3 to 5 minutes.
- Simmer with sauce ingredients: Reduce the heat to medium or medium-low. Add chicken stock, lemon juice, sun-dried tomatoes, oil from the sun-dried tomato jar, and minced garlic to the skillet. Gently simmer without boiling for 5 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked.
- Add basil and goat cheese: Stir in the fresh basil leaves so they wilt. Place slices of goat cheese on top of each chicken cutlet. Spoon some of the tomato and basil sauce over the chicken as you serve.
Notes
- For best results, use thinly sliced chicken cutlets to ensure quick and even cooking.
- Adjust seasoning to taste if needed, considering the saltiness of the sun-dried tomatoes and their oil.
- Use the oil from the sun-dried tomato jar to add extra flavor to the dish.
- Serve with a side of crusty bread or over pasta to complement the tangy goat cheese and tomato sauce.
Keywords: sun-dried tomato chicken, goat cheese chicken, sautéed chicken cutlets, Italian chicken recipe, easy chicken dinner
