Keto Sun-Dried Tomato & Basil Chicken: The Simple, Creamy Dinner

If you’ve been on the hunt for a dinner that checks all the boxes, creamy, packed with flavor, and still keto,  this is it. This Keto Sun-Dried Tomato & Basil Chicken isn’t one of those meals that leaves you staring at the fridge an hour later, still hungry and annoyed. This one sticks. It’s also the kind of recipe you’ll want to brag about. And if you’ve got goat cheese in the fridge and zero clue what to do with it, this is your sign.

Now this isn’t your basic baked chicken recipe. We’re talking seared, juicy chicken breasts soaked in a creamy, cheesy sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and basil. If that doesn’t scream comfort food, nothing does.

Let’s Talk Ingredients For this Sun-Dried Tomato & Basil Chicken

You won’t need to raid a specialty store or Google a list of substitutions. This is pantry-meets-fridge cooking at its best.

• Chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)

• Sun-dried tomatoes (get the ones in oil for extra flavor)

• Goat cheese (creamy and slightly tangy, it melts like a dream)

• Fresh garlic

• Heavy cream (keeps it keto and rich)

• Chicken broth

• Fresh basil

• Olive oil or butter

• Salt and pepper

That’s it. Nothing weird. Everything you can get from a regular grocery run.

Cooking It Right: Step-by-Step

1. Get the Chicken Golden

Grab a skillet. Add a splash of olive oil or butter and get it hot. We’re talking medium-high heat. You want those chicken breasts to hit the pan and sizzle. That’s the start of flavor.

Season your chicken with salt and pepper. Then lay them in the pan — don’t crowd them. Let them sear for about 5-6 minutes on each side, depending on how thick they are. You want a golden crust, not dry rubbery sadness. Once they’re cooked through, take them out and set aside.

This is your base for all good sautéed chicken recipes.

2. Sauce Time

Don’t clean that pan. Those brown bits stuck at the bottom? That’s flavor gold.

Lower the heat a bit and toss in your chopped garlic. Stir it around for a minute — don’t let it burn. Then add in the sun-dried tomatoes. Let them cook with the garlic for another minute.

Now add the chicken broth, scrape up the browned bits, and pour in the heavy cream. Stir it gently. Then crumble in the goat cheese. It’ll melt into a thick, velvety sauce. Add a little salt, pepper, and chopped basil. Boom — sauce done.

This creamy tomato basil chicken hits every note.

3. Bring It Together

Slide the chicken breasts back into the pan. Spoon that sauce all over them. Let them simmer in it for 3–5 minutes. The chicken will soak in all that flavor, and the sauce thickens a bit more.

That’s it. You just made a restaurant-level dish in under 30 minutes.

What to Serve this Keto Sun-Dried Tomato & Basil Chicken With

If you’re going full keto, pair this with steamed broccoli, zucchini noodles, or a fresh green salad. But if you’re feeding folks who don’t care about carbs, this chicken goat cheese combo loves a bowl of pasta. Something like:

• Chicken Artichoke Pasta — works great because that tang from artichokes pairs beautifully with goat cheese and sun-dried tomatoes.

• Chicken Tortellini — yep, cheesy stuffed pasta plus creamy chicken? Ridiculously good.

• Or make it into a Tortellini Salad for leftovers the next day. That sauce makes a killer pasta dressing once it’s chilled a bit.

You could even throw some of the leftover chicken on top of a Mediterranean Pizza for a fast and lazy next-day dinner.

Let’s Talk Flavor

Why does this combo work? It’s all in the layers.

The goat cheese is rich but still has that slight tang that balances out the sweetness of the sun-dried tomatoes. Basil gives it a fresh pop that keeps things from getting too heavy. Garlic is, well, garlic. No one hates garlic.

And the chicken — it’s simple but picks up all the flavor from the sauce. It’s not hiding behind breadcrumbs or fried coatings. It’s just good, juicy chicken.

Feels Fancy, Tastes Like Home

If you’ve ever ordered Chicken Bryan at a restaurant and wondered how to make something like that without all the fuss, this is your answer. Same kind of vibe, but with half the steps and none of the waiting.

You can even slice the chicken up and stuff it into a low-carb wrap the next day. Or toss it on a salad with cucumbers and olives. This isn’t one of those recipes that’s only good hot out of the pan. It works cold too. That’s rare.

And if you’re into Pinterest-type cooking nights — this one photographs well. Like, really well. Creamy sauce, red tomatoes, green basil. It’s got all the right colors to make your feed look sharp. Think Oh Sweet Basil style recipes, but with less fuss.

And If You’re Not Keto?

Still make this. Seriously. Just swap the cream for milk if you want it lighter. Or serve it over rice, pasta, or a thick slice of garlic bread. Even throw it on top of Tortellini Recipes you already love.

Because whether you’re trying to eat clean, low-carb, or just good — Sun Dried Tomato Goat Cheese Chicken is one of those chicken recipes that you’ll come back to again and again.

 Conclusion

So what are we really working with here?

• A 30-minute, one-pan wonder.

• A recipe that actually makes goat cheese easy to use.

• Something fancy enough for dinner guests but easy enough for Tuesday nights.

• Endless remix potential (pizza, pasta, salad, wraps — name it).

If you’ve got chicken, goat cheese, and sun-dried tomatoes… you’re already halfway there. Throw in some basil and a splash of cream, and you’ve made magic.

Chicken with goat cheese doesn’t have to feel complicated or “fancy.” Sometimes it’s just about knowing what to pair it with — and letting simple things taste really good. If you’ve never tried Goat Cheese Sundried Tomato Chicken before, you’re in for a treat.

Next time someone asks, “What should I do with this goat cheese?” just point them here.

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