Chicken Green Bean Casserole Recipe (Make-Ahead Friendly!)
Chicken and green bean casserole is an easy, hearty weeknight casserole made with chicken, green beans, and mushrooms in a creamy smoked Gouda sauce, topped with crispy fried onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 large yellow onion, peeled and diced
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced thin
- 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
- 10 ounce bag frozen green beans, thawed
- 2 cups fried onions, divided
- Non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (176.66°C) and spray a 9×13 inch casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
2. In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter. Add diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
3. Stir in sliced mushrooms and sauté another 3 to 4 minutes until soft.
4. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds to release aroma.
5. Sprinkle in flour, salt, and black pepper. Stir to coat vegetables.
6. Gradually stir in chicken broth, and continue to stir until mixture thickens.
7. Add half and half. Reduce heat to low and cook until the sauce thickens slightly.
8. Stir in shredded smoked Gouda. Continue to cook until sauce coats the back of a spoon. Adjust seasoning if needed.
9. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked cubed chicken, thawed green beans, and 1 cup of fried onions.
10. Pour sauce over the mixture and stir to coat evenly.
11. Transfer to the prepared casserole dish and spread evenly. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes.
12. Top with the remaining 1 cup of fried onions and bake for 5 more minutes until bubbly and golden.
13. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Use pre-cooked chicken like oven-baked or instant pot shredded chicken for convenience.
The casserole can be assembled ahead and baked later for easy meal prep.
Find it online: https://cookingwithramsay.com/chicken-green-bean-casserole/