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Chicken Green Bean Casserole is a family favorite for dinners and holidays. With chicken, stuffing, gravy, and green beans – it has a little bit of everything!
This is one of the best savory casseroles, similar to both Green Bean Casserole and Chicken Stuffing Casserole, but with chicken, green beans, and stuffing.
Chicken + Stuffing + Green Beans
Casserole dishes are some of our very favorites for dinner, and especially the holidays.
We know that dishes like Twice Baked Potato Casserole and Green Bean Casserole are favorites, but today we are hoping to introduce you to another dish that you will love.
This Chicken Green Bean casserole is now a favorite because:
- A little of everything. With chicken, green beans and stuffing (and flavor), it’s hard not to love it.
- Simple. There are a few steps needed to prep the chicken, stuffing, and veggies, but they’re easy and result is amazing.
- Great for holidays. With the chicken, this dish is hearty and perfect for holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas.
ASSEMBLING YOUR Casserole
- STUFFING. To begin, prepare the stuffing according to package directions.
- CHICKEN. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, melt butter on medium heat. Add chicken and sprinkle with pepper. Cook for 7-9 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Place chicken in a sprayed 9×13 baking dish.
- GREEN BEANS. 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. Bake the Chicken Green Bean Casserole uncovered at 400 for 30 minutes or until heated through.
Recipe Tips
- Can I use frozen green beans? You can definitely use frozen green beans. Be sure to still trim them to bite sized pieces, or you can buy a frozen package where the beans have already been cut. Also, you may need to cook them a few minutes longer than the recipe states.
- Can I add extra gravy? Of course! In step 3 add an additional ⅛ of flour and an additional ¾ cup of chicken broth to help create more gravy in the casserole.
Making Ahead of Time + Storing
MAKE AHEAD. This is an ideal make ahead recipe! You can keep it covered in the fridge for up to 24 hours before baking it.
FREEZE. Before Baking. Prepare the casserole as directed, except under cook the green beans. Cover the casserole with plastic wrap and again with aluminum foil. Freeze both for 2-3 months. Thaw, then make the stuffing and add to the top of the casserole and bake.
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.
For more casserole recipes:
- Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Casserole
- Cheesy Mashed Potato Casserole
- French Onion Chicken Casserole
- Twice Baked Potato Casserole
Chicken Green Bean Casserole
Ingredients
- 6 ounces chicken stuffing mix
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 4-6 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ pound fresh green beans trimmed, cut into 1 inch lengths
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1¾ cups chicken broth
- 5 ounces cream cheese cubed
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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we just tried It and it was really good! Although i think we’d like more graVy. Would i just double the flour and chicken stock? Thank you!
Glad you liked it! Yes, that is what I would do 🙂
hI- I am looking for an alternative to a “Green Bean Casserole” for thanksgiving. Have you ever made this without the chicken?
I have a recipe for it without chicken that is really good…https://lilluna.com/green-bean-casserole/. Hope this is what you are looking for.
Can you use frozen green beans instead of fresh green beans in the chicken and green bean casserole?
You could 🙂 Hope you like this recipe, as much as we do!
Can this be frozen?
I have not tried, but I am sure it could!
Does it need to be refrigerated? Why just wondering. I didn’t see an answer for that.
I’m looking to make some quick meals for my husband while I’m away for a week. Can this be cooked then frozen?
Looks really good 🙂
I would keep it in the fridge, after it’s been cooked or even before cooking it. I have not put it in the freezer, but I would make it, then put it in the freezer, before cooking, then when ready, he could bake it. Hope that helps & hope he likes it!
How long does it need to be refrigerated before cooking
It’s up to 24 hours, so you can make it the night before and cook for dinner the next night or even make the morning of. 24 hours is just a suggestion. Thanks so much and hope you like!!
Love every recipe of yours I have ever made! I always know they will be great. Thanks a bunch????
You’re too sweet!! Thank you so much for letting me know!!
This looks amazing. Does it have to be refrigerator before cooking or is that just optional?
*Refrigerated…sorry. 🙂
That’s What im wondering
Maybe not the whole 24 hours, but it does help to thicken it up. I haven’t tried any less time, but I would at least over night. Hope that helps!
Amazing! I love so much this recipe! I will try this …!!!
Let me know what you think!! Thanks!!