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Southern-Style Green Bean Casserole

Southern-Style Green Bean Casserole


  • Author: Emily Walker
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 6 - 8 1x

Description

This cozy twist swaps cream of mushroom for cream of chicken (or rich homemade gravy) and adds tender rotisserie chicken. It transforms the classic side dish into a hearty, comforting main!


Ingredients

Scale

1 ½ lbs green beans, trimmed (or 4 cups frozen)

2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken

2 tbsp butter

1 small onion, finely diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 tbsp flour

1 cup chicken broth

1 cup milk or cream

1 can cream of chicken soup or 1 cup homemade gravy

1 cup shredded cheddar or Gruyère

½ tsp paprika

Salt & pepper, to taste

Topping:

1 cup panko or crushed Ritz crackers

½ cup parmesan

2 tbsp butter, melted


Instructions

Blanch beans: Cook green beans in boiling salted water 3–4 mins, then drain.

Make sauce: In skillet, melt butter. Cook onion + garlic until soft. Stir in flour, then slowly whisk in broth + milk until smooth. Stir in cream of chicken (or gravy), cheese, paprika, salt & pepper.

Assemble: In baking dish, mix green beans, shredded chicken, and sauce.

Top: Combine panko, parmesan, and butter. Sprinkle over casserole.

Bake: 375°F (190°C) for 25–30 mins, until bubbly and golden.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes

Nutrition

  • Calories: 340 / Serving
  • Fat: 18g / Serving
  • Carbohydrates: 24g / Serving
  • Protein: 20g / Serving