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Healthy Butternut Squash Chicken Wild Rice Casserole

A comforting and nutritious casserole featuring roasted butternut squash, tender chicken, wild rice, and dried cranberries, perfect for family meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 cups Butternut squash, peeled and diced
  • 1 cup Wild rice, uncooked
  • 1/2 cup Dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup Pecans, chopped
  • 1 Onion, diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 4 cups Chicken broth
Seasonings
  • 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Dried rosemary
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Olive oil For sautéing

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sautéing until softened.
  3. Add the diced chicken and cook until browned on all sides.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the wild rice, butternut squash, dried cranberries, pecans, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
  5. Stir in the cooked chicken and onion mixture.
  6. Pour in the chicken broth and mix well.
  7. Transfer the mixture into a greased casserole dish and cover it with foil.
Baking
  1. Bake for 30-35 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the rice is tender and fluffy.
  2. Let it cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Use fresh herbs for enhanced flavor. Allow the casserole to rest before serving to help it set.