When I found this recipe on the RecipeTips.com site, it looked like it would be a tasty dish to make after the Thanksgiving holiday—one of those quick and easy recipes that allow you to use up some of that leftover Thanksgiving turkey. I decided to try it last weekend using chicken, as the recipe calls for, to find out whether it would worth making again after the holiday. The answer was yes, I will definitely be making “Chicken, Rice, and Green Bean Casserole” again after the holiday, substituting the chicken with turkey. With only nine simple ingredients—mushroom soup, milk, uncooked rice, chopped cooked chicken, frozen green beans, canned mushrooms, pimentos, shredded cheddar cheese, and French fried onion rings—this dish was prepared, baked, and ready to serve in just under an hour.
Chicken, Rice, and Green Bean Casserole
This recipe is basically a variation on the ubiquitous Thanksgiving side dish, “Green Bean Casserole,” but it’s so much better. With the inclusion of chicken, rice, mushrooms, and cheddar cheese, it’s hearty enough to be served as a main meal; in fact, I served it with just some crusty bread rolls and nothing else (oh, and maybe a glass of wine or two). The recipe states that the French fried onions are optional, but I can’t imagine making the dish without them. The onions provide terrific flavor, and the crispy golden brown topping that forms in combination with the shredded cheese is unbeatable. Give this recipe a try and you won’t be disappointed.
November 25, 2008 at 7:21 pm
This is straight up one of the best American meals out there. I love home style cooking and the casserole is the heart of America!! MMMM good with them fried onion on the top!