Butternut Squash, Chicken, and Wild Rice Casserole
Butternut Squash, Chicken, and Wild Rice Casserole is the ultimate comfort food that brings warmth and flavor to your table. This creamy dish features tender chicken, sweet butternut squash, and nutty wild rice, all baked together for a delightful meal. Perfect for family dinners or festive gatherings, it’s a colorful and satisfying option that will have everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups cubed butternut squash
- 1 cup wild rice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tsp fresh thyme
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Spray a large baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Peel and cube butternut squash; toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Cook wild rice in a saucepan with chicken broth until tender (about 45 minutes).
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and thyme.
- In the baking dish, layer half of the cooked wild rice, seasoned chicken breasts, cubed squash, and pour heavy cream over everything.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 35 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approx. 367g)
- Calories: 482
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 524mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 91mg