Description
A flavorful dish that combines the tartness of cranberries with the sweetness of honey, succulent chicken, and creamy ricotta cheese, perfect for family dinners or festive occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional for added crunch)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and thyme.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil and sear the chicken for 2–3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the seared chicken to the prepared baking dish.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey and balsamic vinegar, then pour over the chicken.
- Scatter cranberries over the chicken, followed by dollops of ricotta cheese on top.
- Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, adding pecans in the last 5 minutes if desired.
- Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
This dish is versatile; consider swapping cranberries for seasonal fruit and varying spices to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg