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Honey Cranberry Chicken Bake with Ricotta Cheese – Easy, Flavor-Packed Dinner in 40 Minutes! taken with iphone 15 pro max --iw 2 --ar 4:5 --v 6.1 --raw

Honey Cranberry Chicken Bake with Ricotta Cheese – Easy, Flavor-Packed Dinner in 40 Minutes

This one-pan dinner combines juicy chicken, tart cranberries, creamy ricotta, and fragrant thyme for sweet-savory comfort in just 40 minutes. Perfect for cozy nights or easy meal prep.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Baking dish Large enough to fit chicken breasts comfortably
  • 1 Mixing bowl
  • 1 Spoon

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup cranberries fresh or dried
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup ricotta cheese

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Place chicken breasts in a baking dish, spaced apart.
  • Drizzle olive oil over chicken and season with salt, pepper, and thyme.
  • In a small bowl, mix honey and cranberries together. Spoon over chicken.
  • Dot ricotta cheese evenly over the top of the cranberry mixture.
  • Bake uncovered for 30 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked and juices run clear.
  • Let rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to settle.

Notes

Leftovers keep well in the fridge up to 4 days. Excellent inside a pita or over fresh greens. Substitute cream cheese if ricotta isn’t on hand.