Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil, divided (plus more for greasing the baking dish)
- 2pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- ½onion, chopped
- 2medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into small cubes
- 1pound Brussels sprouts
- 2cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoonsfresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoonpaprika
- ½ teaspoonground cumin
- ½ cuplow-sodium chicken broth, divided
- 6 cupscooked wild rice
- ½ cupdried cranberries
- ½ cupsliced almonds
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9″x13″ baking dish with olive oil.
- 2. Cook the Chicken:
- In a large, deep skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add them to the skillet. Cook the chicken for about 8 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked through. Once cooked, let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before cutting it into 1-inch pieces.
- 3. Cook the Vegetables:
- In the same skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts, garlic, thyme, paprika, and cumin. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until the vegetables begin to soften. Add ¼ cup of chicken broth and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cover and cook for an additional 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- 4. Assemble the Dish:
- Place the cooked wild rice into the greased baking dish. Season the rice with salt and pepper. Stir in the cooked chicken, cranberries, and the cooked vegetables. Pour the remaining ¼ cup of chicken broth over the mixture and stir gently to combine everything.
- 5. Bake:
- Top the dish with sliced almonds and transfer the baking dish to the preheated oven. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the dish is heated through and the almonds are toasted.
- 6. Serve:
- Once baked, remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving. Enjoy this flavorful, nutritious one-pan meal!