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High Protein Green Bean Casserole with Chicken — 42g Protein

Sophia Martinez
Creamy green bean casserole with tender chicken and a Greek yogurt sauce under a crispy onion topping. 42g protein — 45 minutes, serves 4.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 380 kcal

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch Baking Dish for baking the casserole
  • Large Skillet for cooking the chicken and onions
  • Large Pot for blanching the green beans
  • Large Mixing Bowl for tossing everything with the sauce

Ingredients
  

  • 600 g chicken breast cut into bite-size pieces
  • 500 g fresh green beans trimmed and halved
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 small onion finely diced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 cup crispy fried onions
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp coarse sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper freshly ground

Instructions
 

  • Heat the oven to 190°C (375°F). Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and blanch the green beans for 3 minutes, then drain and run under cold water so they stay bright green.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt, pepper and garlic powder, then cook for 5–6 minutes until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
  • In the same skillet, cook the onion for 3 minutes until soft, then add the garlic and cook 1 minute more.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk the Greek yogurt, chicken broth and Dijon mustard until smooth. Stir in half the mozzarella, the cooked onion and garlic, and the chicken.
  • Add the blanched green beans and toss everything until the beans are coated in the sauce.
  • Tip the mixture into the baking dish, spread it evenly, and scatter the remaining mozzarella over the top.
  • Bake for 20–25 minutes until bubbling at the edges, then scatter the crispy fried onions over the top and bake 5 minutes more until golden. Rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Blanch beans 3 minutes only. Add crispy onions for the last 5 minutes. Full-fat Greek yogurt holds up best in the oven. Keeps 3 days refrigerated.
Keyword casserole, chicken, Greek yogurt, green bean casserole, high protein, thanksgiving