I’m in the Mood for a Comforting Casserole with Chicken and Green Beans
by Kristi Rimkus on January 28, 2013
Okay! Enough already!
I can’t take any more of this gloomy weather. You’ve already heard my rant about it being dark when I leave for work and dark when I get home. Now I’m going to rant about the cold, damp weather.
You would think I’d be used to it since I’ve lived in Seattle my entire 52 years, but I’m not.
When the sun shines three months of the year, there is no place more beautiful than Seattle. I’m afraid that’s not enough for me, I’m ready to head to warmer pastures.
Lauren and Sonia fishing on a sunny day in Seattle.
It’s a good thing we’re going to Maui in May. I’ll get my sun fix then, just in time for a rainy June and July.
Wow! I am a Gloomy Gus today, aren’t I? I definitely need comfort food.
My idea of comfort food is a creamy casserole, and if it includes two of my favorite foods - chicken and green beans - that’s all the better for me.
Creamy Chicken and Green Bean Casserole
Folks watching their weight often skip casseroles because they can be loaded with an abundance of fat and salt, but not this casserole recipe. We keep it skinny by loading it with fresh green beans, and using low fat milk and sour cream for our sauce.
Creamy Chicken and Green Bean Casserole
Do you think I feel better after eating my bowl of comfort?
Maybe a little bit. After all, my dinner included planning a trip to warmer surroundings.
(This recipe uses pre-steamed beans and leftover chicken breast meat.)
Preheat a large skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil and onions. Cook for 5 minutes until very soft. Add water or vegetable broth by the tablespoonful to keep from burning.
Add green beans, cooked chicken, parsley, red pepper and garlic. Cook another 5 minutes to warm through.
In a bowl combine milk, sour cream, Dijon mustard and horseradish.
Add milk mixture to the pan and turn the heat up to medium-high. Bring ingredients to a bowl, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes until sauce thickens.
Serve topped with Parmesan cheese curls.
Notes
Calories: 355kcal
Weight Watchers PointsPlus 9
Saturated fatty acids: 7.18g
Monounsaturated fatty acids: 6.31g
Polyunsaturated fatty acids: 1.54g
Total fat: 15.03g
Calories from fat: 135
Cholesterol: 102mg
Carbohydrate, by difference: 18.81g
Total dietary fiber: 4.71g
Protein: 35.35g
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I agree, Kristi, it is miserable out there–cold and wet. This recipe sounds like just the perfect dish for these kind of days. I’m putting green beans on my shopping list and plan to enjoy this soon!
Oooh, this looks so yummy! I love the horseradish sauce – it must add great flavor. Perfect comfort food. Delish! Katie@Cozydelicious recently posted…More Gourmet Pigs in a Blanket
Kristin, your Chicken and Green Bean and Casserole looks so delicious – I love the crisp green color of your beans. The presentation in your pretty bowl is just wonderful and the recipe sounds awfully delicious (on top of being healthy). Hope you are feeling better soon – a vacation in Maui in May sounds absolutely terrific!
Hope you will have a good week (despite the winter weather)!
Great casserole Kristi! I’m with you, I know it’s weird but I LOVE casseroles – great comfort food that’s so hearty. Loving the abundance of green beans! Food Jaunts recently posted…“Fried” Green Tomato Po Boy
This casserole looks great Kristi, like the idea of creamy chicken with the greens…it sure makes a great weekday dinner.
Have a wonderful week! Juliana recently posted…Blueberry Muffin/Cake
We thought seriously about moving to the Pacific Northwest in the very early 1990s – Portland was in our sights back then – but decided we couldn’t handle the winter gloom and drizzle. Too bad, because Washington and Oregon have such great coasts, and great food. And this dish is an example of that great food! I’ve been seeing some great looking green beans in the store lately that I’ve been itching to use. This looks perfect! Thanks. john@kitchenriffs recently posted…Artichoke Dip with Cheddar Cheese
It truly is beautiful here when the sun shines, and the Oregon coast can’t be beat. Still, all the rain can be a bit too much for me. It doesn’t bother my hubby a bit. My daughter-in-law asked me to bring artichoke dip for Super Bowl. I’m off to visit your blog for the recipe.
yum, I love the addition of the horseradish too! I will try to send some AZ sunshine your way! Rhonda recently posted…The Best Thing I Ever Made – Hot Dogs
I love horseradish. It add a great kick for just a few calories. My brother and sister-in-law love the Arizona sunshine. They visit twice a year just to escape our weather.
I am sick and tired of winter too! I need the good old summer to come and just lay under the sun! But it will take some time to arrive. In the meantime this casserole is a good way to comfort and console your soul for the cold winter days! Katerina recently posted…Coconut Cookies
This is certainly a far, far cry from the canned soup and weird cheese version I remember from my youth in the United States (although thankfully my mother never made it). Lovely REAL ingredients that nourish and taste of proper food. Comforting and waist friendly too. Great to see some family snaps. kellie@foodtoglow recently posted…Indonesian-ish Turkey (or Tofu) Fried Rice with Homemade Kecap Manis
I suppose this isn’t technically a casserole, but I agree with you. My mom used to make that mushroom soup version and we hated it. This is much better. It’s funny, most of my posts have food pictures, but it’s fun to share a piece of my life outside of food. Enjoy the rest of your week.
Looks great! It’s funny, but whether I’m trying to lose a few pounds or not, I always use reduced fat ingredients. It’s also about heart health and that can affect people at any weight. Anyway, I hear you about the gloom. Between January 2nd and April 1st, New York is cold and dark and snowy and I’m pissy and wretched. I need my sunshine. Anita at Hungry Couple recently posted…Raspberry Heart Shaped Hand Pies
The problem with living in Seattle is that the sun doesn’t shine all that often. Still, when it does, you won’t find a Seattleite around that doesn’t appreciate it.
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I am sure this casserole would make anyone feel better. Chicken, green beans and cheese..sounds nice.
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I’m not sure my hubby would have loved it if there wasn’t a sliver of cheese on top.
I agree, Kristi, it is miserable out there–cold and wet. This recipe sounds like just the perfect dish for these kind of days. I’m putting green beans on my shopping list and plan to enjoy this soon!
Hi Phyllis! Even Mike liked this dish. I wasn’t sure since it was such a green recipe.
Oooh, this looks so yummy! I love the horseradish sauce – it must add great flavor. Perfect comfort food. Delish!
Katie@Cozydelicious recently posted…More Gourmet Pigs in a Blanket
You have me crave some casseroles! Definitely a perfectly comforting treat for the rainy week.
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Kristin, your Chicken and Green Bean and Casserole looks so delicious – I love the crisp green color of your beans. The presentation in your pretty bowl is just wonderful and the recipe sounds awfully delicious (on top of being healthy). Hope you are feeling better soon – a vacation in Maui in May sounds absolutely terrific!
Hope you will have a good week (despite the winter weather)!
I know I should be grateful, at least we haven’t had any snow. We haven’t taken a lot of big vacations, so we’re pretty excited.
Great casserole Kristi! I’m with you, I know it’s weird but I LOVE casseroles – great comfort food that’s so hearty. Loving the abundance of green beans!
Food Jaunts recently posted…“Fried” Green Tomato Po Boy
I’m wishing it were summer and they were green beans from my garden!
This casserole looks great Kristi, like the idea of creamy chicken with the greens…it sure makes a great weekday dinner.
Have a wonderful week!
Juliana recently posted…Blueberry Muffin/Cake
I love packing in the veggies. Seems my family will eat them if they’re served in a sauce.
I’m tired of the gloom, too! And even worse, the temps are going to plummet again. Will I fit into your suitcase??? Maui sounds phenomenal!
PS…your casserole looks so delicious!
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It does get old this time of year, doesn’t it? We don’t take many big trips, so we’re over the moon for 10 days in Maui.
We thought seriously about moving to the Pacific Northwest in the very early 1990s – Portland was in our sights back then – but decided we couldn’t handle the winter gloom and drizzle. Too bad, because Washington and Oregon have such great coasts, and great food. And this dish is an example of that great food! I’ve been seeing some great looking green beans in the store lately that I’ve been itching to use. This looks perfect! Thanks.
john@kitchenriffs recently posted…Artichoke Dip with Cheddar Cheese
It truly is beautiful here when the sun shines, and the Oregon coast can’t be beat. Still, all the rain can be a bit too much for me. It doesn’t bother my hubby a bit. My daughter-in-law asked me to bring artichoke dip for Super Bowl. I’m off to visit your blog for the recipe.
yum, I love the addition of the horseradish too! I will try to send some AZ sunshine your way!
Rhonda recently posted…The Best Thing I Ever Made – Hot Dogs
I love horseradish. It add a great kick for just a few calories. My brother and sister-in-law love the Arizona sunshine. They visit twice a year just to escape our weather.
I am sick and tired of winter too! I need the good old summer to come and just lay under the sun! But it will take some time to arrive. In the meantime this casserole is a good way to comfort and console your soul for the cold winter days!
Katerina recently posted…Coconut Cookies
There really is nothing like Seattle on a sunny day! What a lovely, comforting casserole.
Cucina49 recently posted…Where Did It Go?
This is certainly a far, far cry from the canned soup and weird cheese version I remember from my youth in the United States (although thankfully my mother never made it). Lovely REAL ingredients that nourish and taste of proper food. Comforting and waist friendly too. Great to see some family snaps.
kellie@foodtoglow recently posted…Indonesian-ish Turkey (or Tofu) Fried Rice with Homemade Kecap Manis
I suppose this isn’t technically a casserole, but I agree with you. My mom used to make that mushroom soup version and we hated it. This is much better. It’s funny, most of my posts have food pictures, but it’s fun to share a piece of my life outside of food. Enjoy the rest of your week.
Looks great! It’s funny, but whether I’m trying to lose a few pounds or not, I always use reduced fat ingredients. It’s also about heart health and that can affect people at any weight. Anyway, I hear you about the gloom. Between January 2nd and April 1st, New York is cold and dark and snowy and I’m pissy and wretched. I need my sunshine.
Anita at Hungry Couple recently posted…Raspberry Heart Shaped Hand Pies
The problem with living in Seattle is that the sun doesn’t shine all that often. Still, when it does, you won’t find a Seattleite around that doesn’t appreciate it.
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