Lemon Herb Chicken Skillet
Golden chicken, a bright lemon pan sauce, and just one skillet to wash. A splash of cream softens the citrus without making dinner feel heavy.
Green Bean Casserole with Mushroom Sauce
Tender-crisp beans meet a quick mushroom cream sauce and a crunchy onion topping. Fresh mushrooms give this familiar side a deeper, savory flavor.
Green Bean Casserole with Mushroom Sauce
15 minPrep30 minCook45 minTotal
Amounts scale with servings. Pan size and cooking time may need adjusting for larger batches.
Ingredients
Let’s make it
- 1
Heat the oven to 400°F. Boil the beans in a pot of water for 5 minutes, then drain well.
- 2
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and cook for 7 minutes, until their moisture has evaporated and they begin to brown.
- 3
Sprinkle flour over the mushrooms and stir for 1 minute. Slowly stir in broth, then cream, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 3 minutes until lightly thickened.
- 4
Fold in the drained beans and transfer to a 2-quart baking dish. Top with crispy onions. Bake for 15 minutes, until the sauce bubbles and the onions are golden.
A few things that help
Drain the beans thoroughly to avoid a watery sauce.
If the onions brown before the sauce bubbles, loosely cover the dish with foil.
Use what you have
Thawed frozen beans work; drain them well and skip the initial boiling.
Use half-and-half instead of cream for a lighter sauce.
Your questions, answered
Can I assemble it the day before?
Prepare the beans and sauce, combine, and refrigerate covered. Add onions just before baking. A cold casserole needs extra baking time.
Can I make it without mushrooms?
Use diced onion and celery instead. Cook until softened before adding the flour; the flavor will be lighter.
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