Honey Cranberry Chicken Bake: Easy Comfort with Ricotta Cheese
Enjoy a delicious and comforting Honey Cranberry Chicken Bake featuring creamy ricotta cheese. This easy recipe is perfect for any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup cranberries
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine honey, cranberries, olive oil, salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Place chicken breasts in a baking dish and pour the cranberry mixture over them.
- Spread ricotta cheese evenly over the chicken and cranberry mixture.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken in honey and spices for a few hours before baking.
- Feel free to substitute cranberries with dried cherries or blueberries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
Keywords: Honey Cranberry Chicken Bake, Ricotta Cheese, Easy Recipe, Comfort Food