New Year’s Day Black-Eyed Pea Casserole

Name: New Year’s Day Black-Eyed Pea Casserole
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4-5 slices bacon (I use thick-cut); 1 small onion (chopped); 2 cloves garlic (minced); 1 1/2 cups brown rice; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne (optional); 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth (plus extra for casserole, if needed); 2 cups cooked (chopped chicken (optional; see notes)); 4 cups collard greens (stems removed and thinly sliced); 2 (14.5 oz) cans black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided); 1/4 cup sliced green onions