Green Bean Chicken Casserole

5 from 23 votes

Revamp your dinner experience with this green bean chicken casserole, where tender chicken meets green beans drenched in cream sauce.

Prep Time15

Cook Time35

Total Time50

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Method: Oven

Servings: servings

Calories: 598kcal

Author: Corinne Schmitt

Equipment

9x13 casserole dish
Medium skillet
Large bowl
Nonstick cooking spray

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter
8 ounces sliced mushrooms
1 yellow onion diced
2 cloves garlic minced
3 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon white pepper
1 ½ cups chicken broth
1 ½ cups half and half
1 cup shredded smoked gouda
4 cups cooked cubed chicken
10 ounces frozen green beans thawed
2 cups fried onions divided

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease the 9x13 casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
In a medium skillet over medium high heat, melt the butter. Add the mushrooms and onion to the skillet. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes or until the vegetables are softened.
3 tablespoons butter, 8 ounces sliced mushrooms, 1 yellow onion
Stir in the garlic.
2 cloves garlic
Add the flour, salt, and pepper to the medium skillet and stir everything to coat the onions and mushrooms.
3 tablespoons flour, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon white pepper
Once the flour is fully incorporated, add in the chicken stock. Continue stirring until the mixture begins to thicken.
1 ½ cups chicken broth
Add the half and half. Reduce the heat and stir until the sauce has thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon. Add Gouda and stir to combine.
1 ½ cups half and half, 1 cup shredded smoked gouda
In a large bowl, mix the green beans, chicken, and 1 cup of fried onions.
4 cups cooked cubed chicken, 10 ounces frozen green beans, 2 cups fried onions
Mix in the sauce and stir until everything is evenly coated.
Transfer the mixture to the casserole dish and spread it evenly.
Bake uncovered for 30 minutes.
Top the casserole with the remaining fried onions and bake for 5 minutes more.
2 cups fried onions

Notes

Prepare the casserole ahead of time and refrigerate it to absorb flavor, making it more delicious. Cover tightly with plastic wrap or foil and place in the refrigerator until ready to bake.

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