Baked Chicken and Green Bean Casserole with American Cheese Crust
This comforting casserole reimagines classic American flavors into a hearty, low-carb delight. Tender pieces of chicken are nestled amongst vibrant green beans, all bathed in a rich, savory pasta sauce that infuses every bite with a deep, satisfying umami. The dish is crowned with a golden, bubbly crust of melted American cheese, which forms a delightful, gooey layer, adding a creamy texture and a mild, familiar tang. It's a truly heartwarming meal that evokes a sense of home and tradition, perfect for sharing with loved ones, delivering both robust flavor and a wonderfully satisfying texture in every spoonful.
Ingredients
- •2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, about 6 ounces each
- •1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and halved
- •1 cup pasta sauce
- •4 slices American cheese
- •1 tablespoon olive oil
- •1/2 teaspoon salt
- •1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- •1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- •1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
Dietary Info
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a small baking dish, approximately 8x8 inches.
- 2
Cut chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes. In a medium bowl, toss the chicken cubes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon onion powder, and 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano.
- 3
Spread the trimmed and halved green beans evenly in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- 4
Arrange the seasoned chicken cubes over the green beans in a single layer.
- 5
Pour the pasta sauce evenly over the chicken and green beans, ensuring everything is well coated.
- 6
Bake for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is mostly cooked through and the green beans are tender-crisp.
- 7
Remove the casserole from the oven. Arrange the four slices of American cheese over the top of the casserole, covering as much surface area as possible.
- 8
Return the casserole to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted, bubbly, and lightly golden brown. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
- 9
Scoop generous portions onto plates and enjoy this satisfying, low-carb baked casserole.
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