Chicken Bean Casserole
"I love to make this hearty casserole with crisp-tender green beans," writes Darlene Markel of Mt. Hood, Oregon. "A perfect use for leftover chicken, it makes a satisfying meal."6-8 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 30 min.
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons butter, cubed
- 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1-1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 to 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Dash pepper
- 2/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
- 8 cups cut fresh green or wax beans, cooked and drained
- 2 cups cubed cooked chicken
Directions
- In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth.
- Gradually add broth, milk, soy sauce, salt and pepper. Bring to a
- boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from
- heat.
- Stir in 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese until melted. Add beans and chicken;
- toss to coat;.
- Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish; sprinkle with the remaining
- cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 15-18 minutes or until
- golden brown. Yield: 6-8 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 238 calories, 14 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 61 mg cholesterol, 604 mg sodium,