Name: Sun-Dried Tomato and Goat Cheese Chicken Skillet Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 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; 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

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Introduction

This Sun-Dried Tomato Goat Cheese Chicken is a flavorful and elegant dish that’s surprisingly easy to make. Tender chicken cutlets are simmered in a savory tomato and herb sauce, then topped with creamy goat cheese for a delightful finish. It’s perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner or a special occasion.

A large white pan holds four cooked chicken breasts, each topped with a soft white dollop of cheese. Around and under the chicken, there are bright red strips of cooked sun-dried tomatoes and dark green wilted spinach leaves mixed into a light orange sauce that spreads over the bottom of the pan. The chicken breasts are golden with some light browning and sprinkled with small bits of seasoning. The pan is placed on a white marbled surface with a white cloth featuring a black grid pattern nearby and a white plate with fresh spinach leaves to the top right. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

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
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

Step 1: Slice the chicken breasts horizontally to create 4 thin cutlets. This helps them cook faster and more evenly.
Step 2: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the top of each chicken cutlet with oregano, basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. When the oil is hot, place the cutlets seasoned side down in the pan. Sauté for 3 to 5 minutes until browned. Flip and brown the other side for another 3 to 5 minutes.
Step 3: Reduce heat to medium or medium-low. Add chicken stock, lemon juice, sun-dried tomatoes, oil from the sun-dried tomatoes jar, and minced garlic to the skillet. Gently simmer for about 5 minutes, making sure the liquid is simmering but not boiling, until the chicken is fully cooked.
Step 4: Stir in fresh basil leaves until they wilt. Top each cutlet with slices of goat cheese. Spoon some of the tomato and basil sauce over the chicken as you serve.

Tips & Variations

For a richer flavor, use chicken thighs instead of breasts. They stay juicy and tender.
If you prefer a milder goat cheese flavor, use fresh mozzarella or cream cheese as a substitute.
Serve with a side of roasted vegetables or a simple green salad to balance the creamy cheese and tangy tomatoes.

Storage

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a skillet over low heat to avoid drying out the chicken or melting the goat cheese too quickly.

How to Serve

Four pieces of cooked chicken breast with a light brown grilled texture sit in a white pan with two handles. Each piece has a white dollop of soft cheese on top. Around the chicken are dark green spinach leaves and bright red sun-dried tomatoes in a reddish oily sauce. The pan is on a white marbled surface with a white cloth with thin black grid lines on the left and a small white plate with fresh green spinach leaves on the right. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use fresh tomatoes instead of sun-dried tomatoes?

Fresh tomatoes will change the flavor and texture since they contain more water and less concentrated flavor. If you use fresh tomatoes, sauté them longer to reduce excess liquid and enhance their sweetness.

Is it necessary to slice the chicken breasts horizontally?

Slicing the chicken breasts horizontally into cutlets ensures they cook evenly and more quickly. If you prefer, you can pound the breasts to an even thickness instead.