Honey Cranberry Chicken Bake with Ricotta Cheese: A Juicy Delight
A delicious and juicy chicken bake featuring the sweet and tart flavors of honey and cranberries, complemented by creamy ricotta cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Dairy
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix the cranberry sauce, ricotta cheese, honey, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and drizzle with olive oil.
- Spoon the cranberry mixture over the chicken.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
Notes
- Serve with a side of vegetables or rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg