Description
Paula Deen’s Chicken Green Bean Casserole delivers comfort with Southern charm. Creamy, hearty layers of tender chicken and crisp green beans combine under a golden, crunchy topping that promises pure satisfaction for your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups sliced green beans
- 1–2 cups cooked, shredded, or diced chicken
- 1 (10 ¾ ounces / 305 grams) can cream of mushroom soup
Main Protein and Dairy:
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 3 cups chicken broth
Additional Ingredients:
- ½ cup diced onions
- ½ cup sliced fresh mushrooms
- ⅓ stick (2.67 tablespoons / 38 grams) butter
- 1 (2.8 ounces / 79 grams) can French-fried onion rings
- 1 pinch Paula Deen’s House Seasoning
Instructions
- Thoroughly prepare the cooking environment by heating the oven to a precise 350°F (175°C), ensuring an ideal baking temperature for the casserole.
- Select a large skillet and melt butter over medium heat, then gently sauté finely chopped onions and sliced mushrooms until they become tender and translucent, approximately 5 minutes.
- Simultaneously, fill a separate pot with chicken broth and bring to a rolling boil, then carefully add fresh green beans and cook until they reach a crisp-tender consistency, about 10 minutes. Drain the beans completely to prevent excess moisture.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, harmoniously blend the cooked green beans, shredded chicken, caramelized onions and mushrooms, creamy mushroom soup, crispy French-fried onion rings, and season generously with Paula Deen’s House Seasoning to enhance the overall flavor profile.
- Transfer the meticulously combined mixture into a well-greased 1 1/2-quart baking dish, ensuring an even distribution of ingredients.
- Place the prepared casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, allowing the ingredients to meld and develop a rich, comforting aroma.
- After the initial baking period, carefully remove the casserole and sprinkle a generous layer of grated cheddar cheese across the surface, then return to the oven for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese melts into a golden, bubbling crust.
Notes
- Cheese melts perfectly when sprinkled during the final baking stage, creating a golden, crispy topping without burning.
- Rotisserie chicken offers a convenient shortcut, saving time while ensuring fully cooked protein throughout the casserole.
- Frozen green beans work as a quick alternative to fresh, but always choose high-quality produce for the best taste and texture.
- Parboiling green beans for exactly 10 minutes maintains their crisp texture and prevents them from becoming overly soft during baking.
- Mixing ingredients thoroughly ensures each bite delivers a balanced combination of chicken, vegetables, and creamy sauce.
- Room temperature ingredients blend more smoothly, helping create a more consistent and flavorful casserole mixture.
- Preheating the oven guarantees even cooking and helps achieve that desirable bubbly, browned top layer.
- Checking chicken’s internal temperature prevents any risk of undercooked meat and ensures food safety.
- Draining green beans completely prevents excess water from making the casserole watery or soggy.
- Grating cheese fresh provides superior melting quality compared to pre-shredded varieties.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 65mg