How to Make Chicken, Eggplant, and Green Beans Casserole - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chicken, Eggplant, and Green Beans Casserole is a delicious and comforting dish that brings together the flavors of tender chicken, hearty eggplant, and crisp green beans. This casserole is a great way to incorporate a variety of vegetables and protein into your meal, all in one dish. This recipe is easy to prepare and is perfect for a family dinner or a special occasion.

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup diced onion
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ pound ground chicken
  • 2 cups fresh green beans, chopped
  • 1 eggplant, sliced into thin rounds
  • 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup crumbled buttery round crackers
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir flour into melted butter until smooth; cook for 1 minute. Stir sour cream, onion, garlic powder, sugar, nutmeg, salt, and pepper into the flour mixture until evenly mixed; add ground chicken and green beans. Cook and stir mixture until chicken is completely browned and the onion is translucent, 7 to 10 minutes.
  • Arrange eggplant rounds into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Spread chicken and green bean mixture over the eggplant. Top with Cheddar cheese.
  • Mix cracker crumbs and 1 tablespoon melted butter in a bowl until crackers are evenly moistened; sprinkle over the Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake in preheated oven until top is golden and cheese is bubbly, about 30 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    360 cal.

    • Total Fat: 26g
    • Saturated Fat: 16g
    • Cholesterol: 93mg
    • Sodium: 544mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 11g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 21g
    • Vitamin C: 7mg
    • Calcium: 329mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 280mg