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Chicken green bean casserole is a family favorite for dinners and holidays – it’s delicious, hearty and great as a side or main dish.

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Chicken + Stuffing + Green Beans

Casseroles are some of our favorites for dinner, especially during the holidays. They are usually quick prep, convenient for freezing, and feed a crowd!

This chicken green bean casserole has become a go-to for us because it has some of our favorite things – chicken, stuffing + green beans! It’s an unsuspecting hit and has become a favorite as a side or main dish, like our Chicken Pot Pie Casserole or Chicken Rice Casserole.

This recipe is a combo of our Fresh Green Bean Casserole and Chicken Stuffing Casserole and is one we hope you love as much as we do.

WHY WE LOVE IT:

  • A little of everything. With chicken, green beans, and Stuffing (and flavor), it’s hard not to love it.
  • Simple. Just a few easy steps to prep the chicken, stuffing, and veggies, and the result is amazing.
  • Great for holidays. With the chicken, this dish is hearty and perfect for holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Green beans cut on a wooden table.

Ingredients

  • 6 ounces chicken stuffing mix plus ingredients on the back of the package.
  • 1 tablespoon butter I used unsalted butter.
  • 4-6 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed or use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts.
  • ยฝ teaspoon black pepper or add extra flavor using garlic salt, paprika, or red pepper flakes.
  • ยฝ pound fresh green beans trimmed, cut into 1-inch lengths – you can also use frozen green beans, if needed trim into inch pieces and briefly saute them in the skillet with flour.
  • ยผ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1ยพ cups chicken broth – or chicken stock.
  • 5 ounces cream cheese cubed
Green beans being cooked in skillet.

How to Make Chicken Green Bean Casserole

  1. STUFFING. To begin, prepare the stuffing according to package directions.
  2. CHICKEN. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter on medium heat. Add 4-6 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed, and sprinkle with ยฝ teaspoon black pepper. Cook for 7-9 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Spray a 9×13 casserole dish with cooking spray and add in the mixture.
  3. GREEN BEANS. In the same skillet, cook and stir ยฝ pound fresh green beans for about 6 minutes, or until beans are crisp-tender. Sprinkle with ยผ cup flour and stir for an additional minute. Stir in 1ยพ cups chicken broth and let simmer for 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add 5 ounces cream cheese and stir until melted. Spoon over chicken and top with the prepared stuffing.
  4. BAKE. Bake the chicken green bean casserole uncovered at 400ยฐF for 30 minutes or until heated through.

PRO TIP: WANT MORE GRAVY?

In step 3 add an additional โ…› of flour and an additional ยพ cup of chicken broth to help create more gravy in the casserole.

Chicken green bean casserole in a baking dish.

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5 from 22 votes

Chicken Green Bean Casserole

By: Lil’ Luna
Chicken green bean casserole is a family favorite for dinners and holidays – it has a little bit of everything!
Servings: 6
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 50 minutes
Total: 1 hour

Ingredients 

  • 6 ounces chicken stuffing mix
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 4-6 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
  • ยฝ teaspoon black pepper
  • ยฝ pound fresh green beans, trimmed, cut into 1 inch lengths
  • ยผ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1ยพ cups chicken broth
  • 5 ounces cream cheese, cubed

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 400ยฐF.
  • 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 9×13 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.ย 
  • 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.ย 
  • Bake uncovered at 400ยฐF for 30 minutes or until heated through.

Notes

How do I make chicken stuffing? Each brand will have their own instructions. If using a 6 ounces package of Stove Top Chicken Stuffing the directions are:
  • Bring 1-1/2 cups water and 1/4 cup butter to boil in a medium saucepan. Stir in stuffing mix; cover. Remove from heat. Let stand 5 min. Fluff with fork.

Nutrition

Calories: 499kcal, Carbohydrates: 29g, Protein: 54g, Fat: 17g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Cholesterol: 175mg, Sodium: 1006mg, Potassium: 1073mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 4g, Vitamin A: 705IU, Vitamin C: 12.1mg, Calcium: 80mg, Iron: 2.8mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Recipe FAQ

Flavor variations?

Sprinkle cooked bacon bits on top or parmesan cheese. Add some French-fried onions on the top of the casserole before baking. As an alternative to chicken, use leftover turkey.

Make ahead of time?

Fridge. This is an ideal make ahead recipe! You can keep it covered in the fridge for up to 24 hours before baking it.
Freezer. Prepare the casserole as directed, except under-cook the green beans. Cover the casserole with plastic wrap and again with aluminum foil and freeze both for 2-3 months. Thaw and bake.

How to store leftover Chicken Green Bean Casserole?

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven. I do not recommend freezing leftovers as the green beans will wilt and the stuffing will become soggy.

About Kristyn

My name is Kristyn and Iโ€™m the mom of SIX stinkinโ€™ cute kids and the wife to my smokinโ€™ hot hubby, Lo. My momโ€™s maiden name is Luna, and Iโ€™m one of the many crafty โ€œLilโ€™ Lunasโ€ in the fam. On this site I like to share all things creative - from recipes to home decor to gifts and home decor ideas. Welcome!

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39 Comments

  1. Jackie Mehr says:

    5 stars
    This has become a favorite dinner for my family. So glad I made.

    1. Lil'Luna Team says:

      That’s great to hear! So glad the recipe has been a hit!

  2. Nikki says:

    5 stars
    Perfect!

    1. Kristyn Merkley says:

      Happy you think so ๐Ÿ™‚ Thank you!

      1. Marcia says:

        Can we use cheddar or other cheese and not cream cheese?