Chicken and Green Bean Casserole Recipe
This comforting Chicken and Green Bean Casserole combines tender cubes of chicken with green beans in a creamy mushroom sauce, topped with melted cheddar cheese and crispy French fried onions. Perfect for a hearty family dinner, this casserole bakes in just 35 minutes for a quick, delicious meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Chicken
- 3 medium boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and ground black pepper, to season
Casserole Sauce
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2/3 cup 2% milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Other Ingredients
- 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) green beans, drained
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- 6 ounces French Fried onions
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the cubed chicken with salt and pepper. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is golden brown and fully cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish lightly with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Make the Sauce: In a large bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, and 2% milk, mixing until smooth. Add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and ground black pepper to the mixture and stir well to incorporate all the spices.
- Combine Ingredients: Fold the cooked chicken cubes, drained green beans, and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese into the sauce mixture until evenly mixed.
- Assemble the Casserole: Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Evenly spread the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese on top, then sprinkle the 6 ounces of French fried onions over the cheese layer.
- Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until heated through and the cheese on top is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce or a dash of smoked paprika to the sauce mixture.
- Ensure the green beans are well drained to avoid a watery casserole.
- Use freshly grated cheddar cheese for better melting and taste.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven.
- To make this dish low sodium, use low-sodium soup and reduce added salt accordingly.
