Go Back
+ servings
Save Recipe Form

overhead view of chicken squash casserole on a white dish

Chicken Butternut Squash Casserole

Hearty baked dish with gruyere cheese, fresh herbs and Parmesan
No ratings yet
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 10

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups cubed butternut squash
  • 6 cups cubed boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 2 yellow or white onions
  • 10 oz. cubed gruyere cheese
  • 8 oz. softened cream cheese
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 4 Tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 2 Tbsp. fresh sage chopped
  • 2 Tbsp. fresh thyme chopped
  • 2 tsp. salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Dice the onion.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the sour cream, cream cheese, Parmesan, egg and herbs until the mixture it smooth. Fold in the onions, squash and chicken.
  • Transfer the squash mixture to a 9x13 baking dish. Arrange the cubed gruyere cheese over the casserole.
  • Melt the butter in a small bowl. Stir in the bread crumbs until coated. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the chicken mixture.
  • Bake 65-70 minutes, until squash is fork tender. Allow the casserole to rest for 20 minutes before serving.
Keyword cheese, chicken, dinner
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!