Tuscan Chicken Casserole Recipe

Name: Tuscan Chicken Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups chicken stock; 1 bunch Tuscan kale, chopped; 4 cups chicken meat, from a rotisserie chicken; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 3 tablespoons finely chopped garlic; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 1/2 cups fresh breadcrumbs

Servings: persons

1
Preheat the oven to 400F.
2
In a medium saucepan, bring the stock to a boil.
3
Blanch the kale in the stock until tender, about 8 minutes.
4
Transfer the kale to a 3-quart baking dish with a slotted spoon, pressing the liquid back into the saucepan with the stock.
5
Boil the stock until reduced to 3 cups.
6
Toss the chicken with the kale in the baking dish.
7
In a medium saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over medium high heat until hot.
8
Stir in 2 tablespoons of the garlic and the rosemary and cook, stirring until golden, about 4 minutes.
9
Whisk in the flour and whisk, 1 minute.
10
Whisk in the stock and bring to a boil, whisking.
11
Boil the mixture until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.
12
Season with salt and pepper to taste, then pour over the chicken and kale in the baking dish.
13
Toss the breadcrumbs with the remaining 1 tablespoon each oil and garlic, then sprinkle evenly over the casserole.
14
Bake the casserole until the filling is bubbling and the crumbs are golden and crisp, 35 to 45 minutes.

1086

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

156

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups chicken stock, 1 bunch Tuscan kale, chopped, 4 cups chicken meat, from a rotisserie chicken, 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Tuscan Chicken Casserole falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Tuscan Chicken Casserole

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Variations & substitutions

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