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Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole with Butternut Squash

URL: https://www.wellplated.com/chicken-and-wild-rice-casserole/

Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked wild rice blend
  • 3 cups cooked wild rice
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 ¼ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 medium yellow onion
  • 1 small butternut squash
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
  • ¾ cup dried cranberries
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Cook the wild rice according to package directions and set aside.
  2. Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a baking dish.
  3. In a skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil and sauté the chicken until cooked through.
  4. Remove the chicken and wipe the skillet clean.
  5. Add the remaining olive oil, squash, onion, salt, and pepper to the skillet and sauté until the onion softens.
  6. Cover and cook until the squash is tender.
  7. Stir in thyme, cranberries, chicken, rice, and ¼ cup of Parmesan.
  8. Transfer the mixture to the baking dish, bake for 20 minutes, then add remaining Parmesan and bake for an additional 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
6 servings
Calories
476
Total fat
16g
Total carbohydrates
61g
Total protein
26g
Sodium
20mg
Cholesterol
97mg

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