Description
This elevated, scratch-made chicken and green bean casserole is the ultimate weeknight comfort food. Featuring tender chicken and crisp green beans bathed in a creamy, homemade mushroom sauce, this dish is enriched with the sophisticated, nutty flavor of smoked Gouda. Perfect for busy households, it delivers a hearty, well-balanced meal that brings the nostalgic warmth of a classic family dinner to your table without the need for canned soups.
Ingredients
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large yellow onion, diced
8 ounces mushrooms, sliced thin
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 cups half and half
1 cup smoked Gouda, shredded
4 cups cooked chicken, cubed
10 ounces frozen green beans, thawed
2 cups fried onions, divided
Non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with non-stick spray.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat and sauté the onions and mushrooms until softened and golden.
Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Stir in the flour, salt, and pepper, cooking for 1-2 minutes to toast the flour.
Gradually whisk in the chicken broth and half and half, simmering until the sauce thickens.
Remove from heat and stir in the shredded smoked Gouda until melted.
Fold in the cubed chicken, thawed green beans, and 1 cup of the fried onions.
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and heated through.
Top with the remaining cup of fried onions and bake for an additional 5 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
Use leftover rotisserie chicken to speed up preparation. You can assemble this dish ahead of time and keep it refrigerated, adding the fried onions right before the final bake. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 115mg