Chicken Green Bean Casserole

A white casserole dish with green beans and chicken in a cream sauce topped with fried onions.

Chicken Green Bean Casserole

Chicken and Green bean casserole is an easy hearty weeknight casserole made with chicken, green beans, and mushrooms in a creamy sauce made with smoked Gouda and topped with fried onions. An easy dinner that can also be made ahead.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword chicken and green bean casserole, chicken green bean casserole, green bean and chicken casserole

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 35

rest time 5

Total Time 55

Servings servings

Calories 594kcal

Author Eileen Kelly

Equipment

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skillet, 9 inch
9x13 inch casserole dish
Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls
Measuring Spoons and Cups

Ingredients

3 Tablespoons unsalted butter
8 ounces mushrooms, sliced thin
1 large yellow onion, peeled and diced
2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 ½ cup chicken broth
1 ½ cup half and half
1 cup Smoked Gouda, shredded
4 cups cooked chicken, cubed
1 (10) ounce bag, frozen green beans, thawed
2 cups fried onions, divided
non-stick cooking spray

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F/176.66°C. Prepare a 9" x 13" casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter. To the butter add the mushrooms and onion. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes or until the vegetables are softened.
Add the garlic and stir another 30 seconds to blend flavors.
Add the flour, salt, and pepper to the skillet and stir to coat the onions and mushrooms.
Once the flour is completely incorporated, stir in the chicken stock. Continue stirring until the mixture begins to thicken.
Then, add half and half. Reduce the heat and stir as needed until the sauce begins to thicken and then add the Gouda cheese to the mixture.
Continue to stir the sauce and let it continue to thicken enough to coat the back of a spoon.
In a large bowl, mix together the chicken, green beans, and 1 cup of fried onions.
Add the sauce and stir until everything is evenly coated.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared casserole dish and spread evenly. Bake for 30 minutes, uncovered.
Carefully top the casserole with the remaining fried onions and bake for 5 minutes more.
Remove from the oven. Rest for 5 minutes and serve.

Notes

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Storage: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container and refrigerated for up to 3 days.

Recipes written for Everyday Eileen are for information purposes. Eileen Kelly is not a registered dietician or nutritionist. Any nutritional data we provide is an approximation. Actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes.

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