Wild Rice and Kale Chicken Casserole
Hearty and delicious casserole made with chicken, wild rice, kale and a good dose of cheese.
Servings : 4
Ingredients
- 3 cups water
- 1 cup uncooked wild rice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion
- 4 garlic cloves , minced
- 8- ounces (about 2-1/2 to 3 chicken breasts) cooked chicken breasts, cut into cubes (leftover chicken is great in this recipe)
- 4 cups chopped kale leaves , packed
- salt and fresh ground pepper , to taste
- 1 cup spaghetti/pasta sauce
- 1/2 cup crumbled bleu cheese
- 3/4 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup fresh cherry tomatoes , quartered, for garnish (optional)
- 2 green onions , green parts only, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Bring water to a boil and stir in 1 cup wild rice.
- Reduce heat and simmer covered for 40 to 45 minutes or just until kernels puff open.
- Uncover and fluff with a fork; let simmer an additional five minutes. Set aside.
- Preheat oven to 375.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet.
- Add onions and cook for 2 minutes, or until just tender.
- Add garlic and continue to cook for 1 minute, stirring occasionally, or until garlic is fragrant.
- Add cubed cooked chicken and continue to cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until chicken is heated through.
- Stir in chopped kale and season with salt and pepper; stirring frequently, cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until wilted.
- Remove from heat.
- Grease a casserole dish with cooking spray; set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cooked wild rice, chicken mixture, pasta sauce and bleu cheese; mix until well combined.
- Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish.
- Top with cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
- Remove from oven and let stand 5 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh tomatoes and green onions.
- Serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 539 kcal | Carbohydrates: 44 g | Protein: 34 g | Fat: 26 g | Saturated Fat: 12 g | Cholesterol: 86 mg | Sodium: 883 mg | Potassium: 1099 mg | Fiber: 4 g | Sugar: 5 g | Vitamin A: 7610 IU | Vitamin C: 93.7 mg | Calcium: 485 mg | Iron: 3.2 mg | Net Carbs: 40 g
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