Green Bean Casserole

This is a favourite in our household. Green bean casserole is quick, easy and most importantly cheap. Bring this meal together in an hour for a quick after work dinner!

Prep Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Total Time: 60 mins Servings: 6

Ingredients

Casserole:

  • 1 can of cut green beans
  • 1 can of cream of mushroom soup
  • 1/2 Large white onion
  • 6 large cremini mushrooms
  • 2 Celery Stalks
  • 2 – 4 chicken breasts (Cubed)
  • 1 cup of grated cheddar cheese(or your preference)
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • Salt and Pepper to preference

Crispy Onions:

  • Remaining half of onion (sliced in half moons)
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup Flour
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Pepper
  • (optional – purchasing pre fried crispy onions)

Instructions

Casserole:

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. In a large microwave safe bowl, combine green beans, cream of mushroom soup, 1/2 cup of cheese. Microwave, mixture for 2 minutes. Stopping halfway and mixing.
  3. Dice half of the large onion, slice mushrooms, and celery.
  4. Dice chicken breast in 1 inch chunks
  5. Heat a large skillet on high heat, when hot add olive oil.
  6. Cook chicken until browned on all sides and when reaching an internal temperature of 165°F. Set aside.
  8. Add onions to pan, and sauté for 2 minutes until browned and soft.
  9. Add Mushrooms and Celery to pan and sauté for approx. 5 minutes, until mushrooms and celery have colour. Stirring often to avoid burning the onions.
  10. In a 9 x 10 Casserole dish, combine vegetables, green bean mixture, mix well and spread evenly. (These Anchor Hocking casserole dishes are what we use and we love them!)
  11. Top with remaining cheese and crispy onions.
  12. Cook casserole uncovered in the oven for 15 minutes, or until the top has browned and sides are bubbling.

Crispy Onions:

  1. Slice half of the onion in half moons, and set aside.
  2. Combine 1/4 cup cornstarch, 1/4 cup flour, and 1 tsp salt, and pepper .
  3. Dredge the the onion in the flour mixture, and sift excess flour.
  4. In a large sauce pan, add 2 cups of vegetable oil(or neutral oil of your choice), and heat to 350 degrees.
  5. Fry onion in batches until brown and crispy (approx. 4 minutes per batch).
  6. Set aside on wire rack, and pan to catch oil, or on a bed of paper towels.

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