southwest chicken & green bean casserole

Name: Southwest Chicken & Green Bean Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoon(s) olive oil; 2 large skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cubed; ground Himalayan pink salt, to taste and divided; freshly ground black pepper (I always use mixed peppercorns), to taste and divided; 1 tablespoon(s) butter; 1 cup(s) chopped yellow onions; 1/2 cup(s) chopped celery; 1/2 cup(s) chopped red peppers; 1/2 cup(s) chopped poblano peppers; 2 large cloves garlic, minced; 3 tablespoon(s) unbleached all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup(s) low-sodium chicken broth; 1 1/2 cup(s) heavy cream; 1 tablespoon(s) Old El Paso taco seasoning; 1/2 tablespoon(s) ground cumin; 1 teaspoon(s) smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon(s) dried thyme leaves; 1 pound(s) green beans, ends trimmed and blanched; 2 cup(s) tortilla chips, broken into smaller pieces; 2 cup(s) sharp cheddar cheese, grated

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Francine Lizotte

Surrey South, BC

Updated on Jan 7, 2025

Tasty and colorful, a perfect one-pot recipe for weeknight meal!

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A delicious plate of Southwest Chicken & Green Bean Casserole.

prep time 15 Min

cook time 40 Min

method Bake

yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
2 large skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cubed
ground Himalayan pink salt, to taste and divided
freshly ground black pepper (I always use mixed peppercorns), to taste and divided
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup chopped yellow onions
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped red peppers
1/2 cup chopped poblano peppers
2 large cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 tablespoon Old El Paso taco seasoning
1/2 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 pound green beans, ends trimmed and blanched
2 cups tortilla chips, broken into smaller pieces
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated

How To Make southwest chicken & green bean casserole

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and lightly grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish; set aside.

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium heat, add oil. When hot, add chicken cubes; season with salt and black pepper. Sauté until no longer pink, about 4 minutes.
Step 3

Using a slotted spoon, transfer the cubes to a bowl and set aside.
Step 4

Melt butter in the skillet before adding onions and celery; season with salt. Sauté for 2 minutes.
Step 5

Add red and poblano peppers; sauté for 2 minutes.
Step 6

Add garlic and sauté for just 1 minute.
Step 7

Coat the ingredients with flour and cook for 1:30 minutes. Pour in broth and stir constantly until the mixture thickens and becomes pasty.
Step 8

Add heavy cream and seasonings; mix well. Add blanched green beans and return chicken with any accumulated juices. Stir to combine.
Step 9

Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Top with tortilla chips and grated cheese.
Step 10

Cover with foil lightly greased and transfer to the preheated oven; bake for 15 minutes.
Step 11

Uncover and bake until the cheese is melted and the top is golden brown, about 10 minutes.
Step 12

Remove from the heat and let it rest for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
Step 13

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