A savory, flavorful and healthy side dish that is perfect side dish for Thanksgiving or pot luck dinner.
Preheat oven to 350°
In a large straight sided skillet (with a lid) cook bacon over medium high heat. Once bacon is cooked crumble and remove to a paper towel lined plate and reserve. Add onion, sweet potato, brussels spouts, garlic, thyme, salt and pepper to bacon grease in skillet.
Saute over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes or until the vegetables are slightly soft. Add chicken broth to skillet and cover with lid. Allow to simmer for about 5 minutes.
In a large bowl combine cooked rice, vegetables, water chestnuts, cranberries and reserved bacon. Toss well and pour into a greased 9x13 oven safe dish.
Cook in oven for about 15 minutes or until all vegetables are cooked through.