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Chicken Bryan Texas plated with garnish on rustic wooden board

Chicken Bryan Texas Recipe

Chicken Bryan is an elegant yet easy Texas-style dinner featuring seared chicken breasts layered with salty prosciutto, creamy tangy goat cheese, chewy sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh basil, all finished with a bright lemon butter sauce. It is restaurant-quality comfort food that comes together in under 40 minutes and is perfect for both weeknight meals and special occasions.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 slices prosciutto thinly sliced
  • 4 oz goat cheese crumbled
  • 0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes oil-packed, drained and roughly chopped
  • 0.25 cup fresh basil coarsely chopped
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for searing
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
Lemon Butter Sauce
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 pinch salt and black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
  3. Transfer chicken to a baking dish. Layer prosciutto slices over each breast, then scatter sun-dried tomatoes and basil on top.
  4. Bake for 18–22 minutes, then top each breast with crumbled goat cheese and bake for another 5 minutes until cheese is soft and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  5. While chicken finishes baking, melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in lemon juice and a pinch of salt and pepper. Simmer gently for 1–2 minutes.
  6. Drizzle the lemon butter sauce generously over each chicken breast and serve immediately.

Notes

Pat chicken dry before searing to get a good golden crust. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Add the goat cheese during the last 5–7 minutes of baking to prevent it from over-melting. For extra moisture, baste the chicken with the lemon butter sauce during baking. Leftovers keep refrigerated for up to 3 days; reheat gently to avoid drying out the chicken.