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Baked chicken breasts topped with white ricotta cheese and red cranberries in a skillet.

Honey Cranberry Chicken Bake with Ricotta Cheese

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 1/4 cup hone y
  • 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
  3. In a small bowl whisk together honey, balsamic vinegar, garlic, and rosemary.
  4. Heat olive oil in a large oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. Sear chicken for 3 minutes per side until browned then remove skillet from heat.
  6. Scatter cranberries around the chicken breasts.
  7. Place 1/4 cup dollops of ricotta cheese on top of each chicken breast.
  8. Drizzle the honey mixture over the chicken and cranberries.
  9. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  10. Rest for 5 minutes before serving with pan sauce.