Butternut Squash, Chicken & Wild Rice Casserole (So Flavorful!) - Spend With Pennies
"This Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole is so flavorful and colorful! It's loaded with chicken, rice, squash, cranberries, & parmesan cheese!..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup wild and brown rice blend (uncooked )
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1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (trimmed of excess fat )
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4 tablespoons olive oil (divided )
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½ teaspoon kosher salt (divided )
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½ teaspoon ground black pepper (divided )
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1 small butternut squash ((about 1 ½ pounds) )
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1 medium yellow onion (cut into ¼" dice (about 1 ½ cups) )
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1 tablespoon fresh thyme (chopped, plus additional for garnish )
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¾ cup dried cranberries
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½ cup parmesan cheese (shredded, divided )
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½ cup pecans or walnuts (roughly chopped )
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