Butternut Squash, Chicken & Wild Rice Casserole

Bahan-bahan (6 porsi)

• 1 cup wild and brown rice blend (uncooked )
• 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs (trimmed of excess fat )
• 4 tablespoons olive oil (divided )
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt (divided )
• ½ teaspoon black pepper (divided )
• 1 small butternut squash (about 1 ½ pounds)
• 1 medium yellow onion (cut into ¼" dice, about 1 ½ cups)
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (chopped, plus additional for garnish )
• ¾ cup dried cranberries
• ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese (divided )
• ½ cup chopped pecans (or walnuts)