Honey Cranberry Chicken Bake: Easy Recipe with Ricotta Cheese
Delicious Honey Cranberry Chicken Bake with creamy ricotta cheese that is perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a baking dish, arrange the chicken breasts.
- In a bowl, mix the ricotta cheese, honey, cranberry sauce, olive oil, salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Spread the mixture over the chicken breasts.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken in the sauce for a few hours before baking.
- Serve with a side of rice or salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg