In a large bowl, mix the cooked quinoa, baby kale, chopped broccoli, and chopped chicken breast.
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In a medium saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the all-purpose flour and whisk for 1-2 minutes until the mixture becomes golden in color.
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Add the 2% milk to the saucepan, stir and reduce the heat to low. Continue stirring until milk thickens.
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Add the shredded gouda cheese and half of the shredded cheddar cheese to the saucepan. Stir until the mixture is smooth.
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Remove the saucepan from heat, add the 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter, hot sauce, seasoned salt and black pepper. Stir well.
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Pour the sauce over the quinoa mixture in the large bowl and mix to combine.
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Grease an 8x8 or 9x9-inch baking dish and pour the quinoa mixture into it. Top with the remaining shredded cheddar cheese.
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Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, then set the oven to broil and broil for an additional 1 to 2 minutes, or until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
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Remove the casserole from the oven and sprinkle crumbled blue cheese, chopped cilantro, and green onions on top.
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Allow the casserole to rest for 5 minutes before serving.