Description
A delicious and creamy chicken and green bean casserole topped with fried onions and cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 ounces Frozen Green Beans
- 1 Tablespoon Butter
- 8 ounces Sliced Mushrooms
- 1/2 Onion (finely diced)
- 1 cup Milk
- 2 cans Cream of Mushroom Soup (10 ounces each)
- 2 cups Cooked Chicken (shredded)
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 2 cups French Fried Onions (divided)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Cook the frozen green beans based on the package instructions. Drain off the excess water and set aside.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add in the onions and sliced mushrooms. Sauté for a few minutes until the onions and mushrooms are soft.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cream of mushroom soups, milk and seasonings until well combined. Then stir in the mushroom and onion mixture, chicken, green beans, 1 cup of the cheese and 1 cup of the French fried onions.
- Spread this mixture into a 9X13 baking pan. Bake for 15-18 minutes until the casserole is bubbling in the middle.
- Top with the remaining French fried onions and cheddar cheese. Place back in the middle and cook for 5 more minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Remove from the oven. Let the casserole sit for 5 minutes and then it’s ready to serve and enjoy!
Notes
- This casserole can be prepared in advance and baked later.
- Feel free to substitute the chicken with turkey or leave it out for a vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg