Butternut Squash, Chicken, and Wild Rice Casserole
Butternut Squash, Chicken, and Wild Rice Casserole is the ultimate comfort food, featuring tender chicken, sweet butternut squash, and nutty wild rice enveloped in a creamy sauce. This hearty dish is perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings, offering a wholesome meal that’s easy to prepare. With its rich flavors and heartwarming aroma, it’s sure to become a staple in your home.
- 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
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups butternut squash, diced
- 1 cup uncooked wild rice
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- ½ cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and place them in the prepared baking dish.
- In a pot, bring vegetable broth to a boil. Add wild rice; reduce heat to low and cook for about 45 minutes until tender.
- Sauté diced onion and minced garlic in olive oil until fragrant.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked wild rice, sautéed onions and garlic, diced butternut squash, cream of mushroom soup, milk, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Pour the mixture over the chicken in the baking dish.
- Cover with foil and bake for 1 hour; uncover for the last 15 minutes to brown the chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider searing the chicken before baking. - Swap chicken for turkey or use quinoa instead of wild rice for a twist. - Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.