Roast Chicken with Basil, Goat Cheese and Sun-Dried Tomato

Last Updated on June 8, 2026 by Deliciously Organic Editor

Roast chicken with basil, goat cheese and sun-dried tomato is one of my favorite quick weeknight meals. It only takes about 10 minutes to prep and then you pop it in the oven to roast. So easy!

Ingredients for Roast Chicken with Basil, Goat Cheese and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

4 chicken breasts, bone-in and skin on
Goat cheese
Fresh basil leaves
Sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil
Ghee, melted
Celtic sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

How to Make Roast Chicken with Basil

This 7-ingredient roast chicken is super simple to make! First, preheat the oven to 425ºF. Then, place the chicken in a roasting pan and gently tuck the goat cheese, basil and sun-dried tomatoes under the skin. Brush with melted ghee, roast and then you’re done!

What Kind of Pan is Best for Roasting Chicken

You can use a variety of different pans and baking dishes for roasting chicken.

A few of my favorites are:

Stainless steel cookie sheet – this option is very affordable and versatile. You can use it to roast or bake!

Cuisinart Lasagna and Roasting Pan with Roasting Rack – this pan is also very versatile as you can use it for roasting chicken, lasagna, or casseroles.

9×13″ Ceramic Baking Dish – You can roast or bake in this economical non-toxic baking dish!

What sides go well with roasted chicken

Here are some of my favorite side dishes to serve with roast chicken:

Watermelon, Arugula and Feta Salad 
Green Beans with Prosciutto 
Sautéed Zucchini with Garlic and Lemon 
Creamy Potato Salad 
Vegetable Tian

Roast Chicken with Basil, Goat Cheese and Sun-dried Tomato

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• Author: Carrie Korem, FNTP
• Prep Time: 10
• Cook Time: 45
• Total Time: 55 minutes
• Yield: Serves 4
• Category: Main Dish
• Method: Roasting
• Diet: Gluten-Free, Low-Carb

Ingredients

• 4 chicken breasts, bone-in and skin on
• 8 slices of goat cheese
• 8 large basil leaves (or 16 small to medium basil leaves)
• 8 sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil, drained
• 1 tablespoon ghee, melted
• Celtic sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F and adjust the rack to the middle position. 

Using your fingers, gently loosen the skin from the meat with your fingers, leaving one side attached. Place 2 slices of goat cheese, 2 large basil leaves and 2 sun-dried tomatoes under the skin of each breast. Pull the skin back over the chicken as much as possible so the chicken won’t dry out. Repeat with remaining chicken breasts.  

Using a pastry brush, brush each breast with melted ghee and season generously with Celtic sea salt and pepper. Roast for 40-45 minutes until the skin is golden brown and the chicken is cooked through. Serve.