My cheesy chicken green bean casserole puts a bold, spicy blend on a classic. Loaded with chicken, bold seasonings, green beans, and H-E-B That Green Sauce, this casserole packs a one-two punch of flavor and heat.
Casserole recipes are my go-to when the kids are coming to visit, or I need a dish for an upcoming event like a potluck.
Easy to make and loaded with flavor, dishes like chicken Swiss cheese stuffing casserole, old-fashioned tuna noodle casserole, and this sour cream noodle bake with ground beef are always satisfying and leave everyone full and happy.
This delicious chicken green bean casserole combines everything great about casserole and adds a nice kick of heat, thanks to That Green Sauce, a creamy blend of jalapenos, poblanos, and green tomatoes.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Basic Ingredients: You can find everything you need for this recipe at any grocery store, and many of the ingredients are probably in your kitchen right now.
- Easy: It only takes a few simple steps and about an hour from start to finish, including prep time.
- So Much Flavor: The chicken, beans, green sauce, cheese, and bold seasonings create a cheesy, zesty casserole that explodes with flavor in every bite.
- Customizable: You can easily tweak this recipe to make it your own.
- Versatile: This is the perfect weeknight dinner or addition to any potluck.
Key Ingredients
You’ll find a full list of ingredients along with their exact amounts in the recipe card at the end of the post.
- Chicken Breasts: Cubed chicken breasts are meaty and tender, with a mild flavor that pairs perfectly with the other bold ingredients in the dish.
- Green Beans: Fresh green beans add classic veggie flavor to the casserole.
- Seasonings: A blend of Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes adds zesty, aromatic flavor.
- Cream Soup and That Green Sauce: This combo gives the casserole its classic, creamy texture and spicy flavor.
- Monterey Jack Cheese: Monterey Jack cheese adds more flavor and a melty texture.
Variations
- Mild: Omit the red pepper flakes and use mild That Green Sauce or your favorite green chile sauce.
- Extra Spicy: Use hot That Green Sauce for even more heat.
- Chicken: You can use chicken breasts, thighs, pork, or chicken in this recipe.
- More Veggies: Add other veggies like carrots, mushrooms, celery, or cauliflower for more flavor and texture.
- Cheese: Any melty cheese will work well, so try any of your favorites.
How to Make Cheesy Chicken Green Bean Casserole
Step 1: Par-boil the green beans, drain, and set aside. Then, mix the soup, yogurt, and green sauce, and set aside.
Step 2: Add the chicken to a Dutch oven or deep skillet, sprinkle with seasonings, and cook in olive oil until no longer pink. Set aside.
Step 3: Add more oil and cook the onions until translucent. Then, add the garlic and cook until fragrant.
Step 4: Add the chicken, green beans, and cheese. Then, stir.
Step 5: Mix in the sauce, pour into a prepared 9×13 baking dish, and cover with foil.
Step 6: Top with crispy fried onions. Cover with aluminum foil and bake until heated through and melty. Then, remove the foil and continue baking until the fried crispy onions are slightly browned.
Expert Tips
- Be sure to spray your dish with cooking spray to avoid sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Using a Dutch Oven or a deep skillet helps reduce spatter and cleanup, and ensures you have plenty of room to work as you cook your chicken.
- Using a blend of olive oil and butter to cook the chicken and onions adds rich flavor while eliminating the burnt taste butter alone can impart.
Cheesy Chicken Green Bean Casserole FAQs
That Green Sauce is a creamy blend of jalapenos, poblanos, and green tomatoes. It’s produced by H-E-B and comes in mild, medium, and hot varieties.
Refrigerate this casserole for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
Yes, you can. Freeze it for up to 2 months in an airtight, freezer-safe container.
Delicious Pairings for Your Cheesy Chicken Green Bean Casserole
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Cheesy Chicken Green Bean Casserole
Ingredients
Seasoned Chicken
- 3 large chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 teaspoon Slap Ya Mama seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Creamy Sauce
- 10.5 ounce cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1 cup H.E.B That Green Sauce, medium
- 6 ounce crispy fried onions
- 2 cups Monterey jack cheese, shredded, divided
- 8 ounce fresh green beans, trimmed, cut into 1-2 inch pieces
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and spray a 9×13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
Green Beans
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium high heat.
- Add trimmed green beans to the pot and parboil for 4-5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Creamy Sauce
- In a medium bowl, add soup, yogurt, and green sauce. Stir until combined.
Seasoned Chicken
- In a dutch oven or deep skillet, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and butter, and heat over medium heat.
- Add chicken to the pan and sprinkle with seasonings.
- Cook until the chicken is no longer pink. Remove, set aside.
- Add remaining olive oil and saute onions until translucent.
- Next, add minced garlic and continue sauteing for 2 additional minutes.
- Add chicken, green beans, and 1 cup shredded cheese to the pan. Stir.
- Pour sauce over the chicken mixture and stir to combine.
- Place mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with the remaining shredded cheese and top with the crispy fried onions.
- Cover with aluminium foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove foil and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Be sure to spray your dish with cooking spray to avoid sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Using a Dutch Oven or a deep skillet helps reduce spatter and cleanup, and ensures you have plenty of room to work as you cook your chicken.
- Using a blend of olive oil and butter to cook the chicken and onions adds rich flavor while eliminating the burnt taste butter alone can impart.
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I made this cheesy chicken green bean casserole last night, and it was the ultimate comfort meal. It’s a great all-in-one dish that my whole family actually finished.
This Cheesy Chicken Green Bean Casserole turned out so good. It was easy to prepare and the entire family loved it!!!
This is really good! This Chicken Green Bean Casserole is a very tasty weeknight dinner!
I made this for dinner and it was so comforting. The chicken stayed juicy and the cheesy topping was great!
What a delicious family dinner idea…this was so comforting and easy to prepare.
This was so good. I love that little kick of heat it has. The green sauce is a nice touch.
This is how you do dinner! Comfort food at its finest.