Chicken Green Bean Casserole Recipe

Baked chicken green bean casserole in a baking dish.

5 from 32 votes

Chicken Green Bean Casserole Recipe

Chicken Green Bean Casserole is an easy, creamy dinner with tender chicken, fresh green beans, and savory stuffing ready in one dish.

Prep Time10

Cook Time50

Total Time1

Course: Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Kristyn Merkley

Equipment

9x13 baking dish

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

Preheat oven to 400°F.
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 9x13 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.

Notes

Recipe Tips.

Cut the chicken into similar-sized pieces so they cook at about the same rate.
Cook the green beans just until crisp-tender in the skillet so they retain some texture after baking.
Stir frequently after adding the broth so the flour incorporates smoothly and the sauce thickens evenly.
Boneless skinless chicken thighs are an easy swap if your family prefers dark meat.

Make ahead of time. 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.

Store. Store 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.

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