One Pot Chicken and Rice Bake

Ingredients

• 6 chicken thighscan be bone-in or boneless
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• Kosher salt and pepper
• 1 white onionfinely diced
• 4 cup sof peeled seeded butternut squashcut into 1/2 inch cubes
• 3 sprigs of fresh thyme
• 1 1/2 cup sof short grain rice such as Calrose or Arborio
• 1/4 cup dry white wine
• 3 1/2 cup schicken broth
• 1/2 cup of grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large deep pot, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil on high heat. Season both sides of the chicken generously with salt and pepper.
2. Cook the chicken on high heat until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to a plate
3. Reduce heat to medium. Add the onion and squash, season with salt and pepper. Cook the onion and squash until lightly browned, about 6 8 minutes.
4. Add the rice, saute for 2 3 minutes or until opaque. Add the wine and cook, stirring, until completely evaporated.
5. Return chicken to the pot along with any juices that have accumulated and the thyme sprigs. Add the broth, 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper. Bring to a boil and cover the pot with a lid. Transfer the pot to the oven and bake for 35 minutes. Remove from oven and let sit, covered for 10 minutes. Stir in the parmesan cheese before serving.