Honey Cranberry Chicken Bake with Ricotta Cheese
A delicious Honey Cranberry Chicken Bake with Ricotta Cheese recipe that's simple to prepare and perfect for dinner.
Equipment
- oven-safe skillet
- baking dish
Ingredients
Chicken and Preparation
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
Cranberry and Glaze
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Ricotta and Garnish
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- ¼ cup chopped pecans optional
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Pat chicken dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and thyme.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear chicken for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Whisk honey, balsamic vinegar, and remaining olive oil in a small bowl.
- Transfer chicken to baking dish, scatter cranberries around it, and drizzle honey glaze over everything.
- Dot ricotta cheese around the pan, avoiding direct placement on the chicken.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Rest 5 minutes, garnish with pecans and parsley, and serve.
Notes
Ricotta should be added in dollops rather than spread to maintain its creamy texture. Serve with roasted vegetables, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the honey cranberry sauce.
Nutrition
Serving: 1chicken breastCalories: 410kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 34gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 420mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18g
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