Chicken Green Bean Casserole
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
50 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
6
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Calories
499 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Chicken Green Bean Casserole
Description
This casserole features cubed, cooked chicken paired with green beans cooked to a crisp-tender texture, then enveloped in a creamy sauce made by simmering chicken broth with cream cheese. The flour added to the green beans helps thicken the sauce, creating a cohesive filling. The casserole is topped with a prepared chicken stuffing mixture, which crisps up during baking to add a contrasting texture.
Baking the assembled components allows the flavors to meld and the top to brown, giving the casserole a satisfying finish. The dish is served hot and provides a filling, home-style comfort meal with layers of savory chicken, smooth sauce, tender vegetables, and a crunchy topping.
Green beans provide a fresh, slightly crisp vegetable contrast to the creamy sauce and stuffing. The cream cheese adds richness and tang, while the chicken broth balances the flavor for depth. This casserole works well as a main dish suitable for family dinners or meal preparations.
Preparing the stuffing based on package directions is important, as instructions can vary by brand. Using fresh cream cheese and maintaining the proper cooking times help achieve the right texture and flavor balance in the finished casserole.
Ingredients
- 6 ounces chicken stuffing mix
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 4-6 chicken breast cubed, boneless, skinless
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ pound green beans trimmed, cut into 1 inch lengths, fresh
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1¾ cups chicken broth
- 5 ounces cream cheese cubed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Prepare stuffing according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet, melt butter on medium heat. Add chicken and sprinkle with pepper. Cook for 5 minutes on each side, until chicken is cooked through. Place chicken in a sprayed 9x13 baking dish.
- In the same skillet, cook and stir beans for about 6 minutes, or until beans are crisp-tender. Sprinkle with flour and stir for an additional minute.
- Stir in broth and let simmer for 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add cream cheese and stir until melted. Spoon over chicken and top with stuffing.
- Bake uncovered at 400°F for 30 minutes or until heated through.
Notes
- Follow the specific package instructions for your chosen chicken stuffing mix to prepare it correctly.
- For Stove Top Chicken Stuffing, bring water and butter to a boil, stir in the mix, cover, remove from heat, and let stand for five minutes before fluffing.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 499 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 499kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 54g | 108% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 175mg | 58% |
| Sodium | 1006mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 1073mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 705IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 12.1mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2.8mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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