Looking for a restaurant-quality dinner that’s easy to make at home? This easy chicken bryan recipe is perfect! Juicy chicken breasts topped with creamy goat cheese and tangy lemon butter sauce make it feel fancy but ready in about 30 minutes. For more easy meals, try this easy chicken penne vodka, cozy chicken pot pie with crescent rolls, or hearty chicken macaroni casserole.
This easy chicken bryan recipe was inspired by Carrabba's Italian Grill, but I’ve made it super simple without losing any flavor. Sun-dried tomatoes, fresh basil, and goat cheese come together for a dish your family will love. It’s so easy, anyone can make it! For a light side, try this chicken salad without celery.
What You'll Love About This Recipe
- Restaurant-quality results with home-cooked simplicity and a fraction of the cost
- Ready in about 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or impressive enough for weekend entertaining
- One-pan preparation means less cleanup and more time enjoying your delicious creation
Recipe Ingredients
Everything you need to create this mouthwatering dish can be found at your local grocery store:
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- Butter
- Onion
- Garlic
- Chicken broth
- Fresh lemon juice
- Sun-dried tomatoes
- Fresh basil
- Goat cheese
Ingredient Notes
- Chicken breasts: Try to select breasts that are similar in size for even cooking. If they're very thick, pound them to ensure they cook evenly.
- Sun-dried tomatoes: I recommend using the jarred variety packed in oil for the best flavor. Just be sure to drain them well before adding to the dish.
- Goat cheese: Look for a soft goat cheese log (chèvre) that will melt beautifully over the warm chicken. If you're new to goat cheese, this recipe is a perfect introduction to its creamy, tangy flavor.
How to Make Easy Chicken Bryan Recipe
For the complete printable recipe with exact measurements and detailed instructions, scroll down to the recipe card. Here's a quick overview of how this delicious dish comes together:
- Prepare the chicken by pounding to even thickness and seasoning with salt and pepper
- Sear the chicken in olive oil until golden brown on both sides
- Create the sauce with butter, onions, garlic, chicken broth, and lemon juice
- Add sun-dried tomatoes to the reduced sauce
- Top chicken with goat cheese and simmer until cheese melts and chicken is fully cooked
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve with the flavorful sauce
Pro Tips
For the most tender chicken and richest sauce, let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving, and don't rush the sauce reduction process—this is where all the flavor develops!
Storage and Reheating
- Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days
- Reheat gently in a covered skillet over medium-low heat with a splash of chicken broth to prevent drying out
- Freeze cooked chicken bryan without the sauce for up to 2 months; thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating
Additions & Substitutions
Additions:
- Add spinach or artichoke hearts to the sauce for extra vegetables
- Include mushrooms for an earthy flavor dimension
- Try adding a splash of white wine to the sauce for depth
Substitutions:
- Replace goat cheese with feta or cream cheese if preferred
- Substitute chicken thighs for breasts if you prefer darker meat
- Use dried basil (1 tablespoon) if fresh isn't available, though fresh is strongly recommended
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What Can I Serve with Chicken Bryan?
This versatile dish pairs beautifully with so many sides! I love serving it over angel hair pasta or alongside roasted garlic mashed potatoes to soak up all that amazing sauce. Add a simple green vegetable like asparagus or broccoli to complete the meal.
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Equipment
- Skillet
Ingredients
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Sauce
- ½ cup salted butter
- ¼ cup finely diced onion
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ¾ cup chicken broth
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 7 oz sun-dried tomatoes julienned and drained
- ⅓ cup fresh basil chiffonade
- 4 oz goat cheese log
Instructions
- Pound the chicken breasts to 1-inch thickness.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for about 7-8 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Reduce heat to medium, add butter, onion, and garlic. Cook until the onion is tender.
- Add chicken broth and lemon juice. Simmer until reduced by half.
- Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and remaining butter.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, top with goat cheese, and cover.
- Simmer over low heat until the cheese melts and the chicken reaches 165°F.
- Serve with the lemon butter sauce and garnish with basil.
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