Description
This Honey Cranberry Chicken Bake with Ricotta Cheese is a delightful combination of sweet and savory flavors that will impress your dinner guests. Tender chicken breasts are smothered in a creamy ricotta, cranberry, and honey mixture, then baked to perfection with a cheesy topping.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Ricotta Mixture:
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
For Topping:
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season chicken: Season chicken breasts with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Prepare ricotta mixture: In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, dried cranberries, honey, lemon juice, and thyme until combined.
- Assemble: Place chicken breasts in a baking dish and spread the ricotta mixture evenly over each piece. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
- Bake: Bake for 30–35 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- You can sprinkle some chopped nuts on top for added crunch.
- Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of honey to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Modern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
