"Cozy butternut squash, chicken & wild rice casserole topped with tangy dried cranberries and parmesan cheese for the perfect fall dinner!..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup uncooked wild- and- brown- rice blend
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1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of excess fat
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4 tablespoons extra virgin 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 1½ pounds)
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1 medium yellow onion, cut into ¼- inch dice (about 1½ cups)
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme, plus additional for garnish
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¾ cup dried cranberries
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½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese (about 2 ounces), divided
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½ cup roughly chopped raw pecans or walnuts