Baked Chicken Risotto with Kabocha Squash {Guest Post from Virtually Homemade}

INGREDIENTS

1 lb

boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes

2 tbsp

extra virgin olive oil, divided

medium yellow onion, chopped medium

medium Kabocha squash, seeded and cut in 1 inch cubes

garlic cloves minced

sprigs fresh thyme

1 1/2 cups

Arborio rice

1/4 cup

white wine

3 1/2 cups

warm chicken broth

1/2

grated parmesan cheese

Kosher salt and ground pepper