Description
Paula deen’s chicken green bean casserole combines creamy comfort with hearty ingredients. Southern-style cooking delivers a satisfying meal home cooks will love and savor with each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1–2 cups chicken (cooked, shredded, or diced)
- 2 cups green beans (sliced)
- 1 cup cheddar cheese (grated)
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 (10 ¾ oz / 305 g) can cream of mushroom soup
- ½ cup onions (diced)
- ½ cup mushrooms (fresh, sliced)
- 1 (2.8 oz / 79 g) can French-fried onion rings
- ⅓ stick butter (2.67 tbsps / 38 g)
- 1 pinch Paula Deen’s House Seasoning
Instructions
- Prep Workspace: Preheat oven to 350°F, positioning rack in center for even heat distribution.
- Sauté Foundation: In a large skillet, caramelize onions and mushrooms in butter over medium heat until softened and golden, releasing their deep, aromatic flavors.
- Green Bean Preparation: Simultaneously blanch green beans in boiling chicken broth until crisp-tender, then drain thoroughly to prevent waterlogging the casserole.
- Flavor Fusion: Combine blanched green beans, shredded chicken, sautéed vegetables, mushroom soup, and French-fried onions in a spacious mixing bowl, seasoning generously with Paula Deen’s House Seasoning to create a harmonious flavor profile.
- Assembly and Initial Baking: Transfer mixture to a greased 1 1/2-quart baking dish, ensuring even distribution, and bake for 20 minutes to allow ingredients to meld and develop a rich, comforting essence.
- Cheese Finale: Remove casserole from oven, crown with a luxurious layer of grated cheddar cheese, then return to oven for an additional 10 minutes until cheese transforms into a bubbling, golden-brown crust.
Notes
- Prep Ahead Strategy: Chop vegetables and shred chicken in advance to reduce cooking time and streamline the casserole assembly process.
- Moisture Management: Thoroughly drain green beans to prevent a watery casserole and maintain the perfect creamy texture.
- Cheese Tip: Use freshly grated cheddar for superior melting and richer flavor compared to pre-shredded varieties.
- Seasoning Secret: Paula Deen’s House Seasoning elevates the dish’s taste, but can be substituted with a blend of salt, black pepper, and garlic powder if unavailable.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg