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Honey Cranberry Chicken Bake with Ricotta Cheese

Honey Cranberry Chicken Bake with Ricotta Cheese in 40 Minutes

A delicious Honey Cranberry Chicken Bake with Ricotta Cheese, this recipe combines sweet and savory flavors for a perfect weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts Substitute with chicken thighs for a richer flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Can substitute with avocado oil.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Fresh garlic can also be used.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme Fresh thyme can be used.
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Fresh or Frozen Cranberries Dried cranberries can be used but will alter taste.
  • 1/2 cup Honey Maple syrup can be used as a vegan alternative.
  • 1/4 cup Balsamic Vinegar Red wine vinegar can substitute.
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Ricotta Cheese Can be substituted with cottage cheese or vegan ricotta.
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Pecans Optional, can use walnuts or almonds.
  • to taste Chopped Fresh Parsley For garnish.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • Baking Dish
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a baking dish with olive oil.
  2. Season the chicken breasts generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and dried thyme.
  3. Sear the chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat for about 2–3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  4. Whisk together honey and balsamic vinegar until combined and pour over the seared chicken.
  5. Scatter cranberries over the chicken and spoon ricotta cheese on top.
  6. Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until the chicken reaches 165°F.
  7. Sprinkle chopped pecans on top during the last 5 minutes of baking, if desired.
  8. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 32gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allow the dish to rest a few minutes before serving. Optional: Serve with roasted sweet potatoes or a garden salad.

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