Green Bean Chicken Casserole Recipe | Easy Family Dinner
If you need a quick, delicious dinner that your whole family will actually eat, this Green Bean Chicken Casserole checks all the boxes. Made with tender chicken, seasoned potatoes, crisp green beans, and a packet of Italian dressing mix, it’s a cozy, one-pan meal that’s been a Pinterest favorite for years.
Best of all, you just toss everything into a baking dish, pop it in the oven, and dinner’s done—no extra fuss, no picky eaters complaining.
💛 Why You’ll Love This Green Bean Chicken Casserole
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5-Minute Prep: Just chop, layer, and bake. That’s it.
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Simple Ingredients: You probably already have everything on hand.
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Family-Friendly Flavor: Juicy chicken, buttery potatoes, and green beans seasoned just right.
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Versatile: Swap in broccoli or carrots, or try different seasonings for a twist.
🧑🍳 Tips for the Best Results
To get the most out of this recipe, keep these tips in mind:
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Fresh or Canned Green Beans: Canned green beans save time, but fresh green beans add a nice crunch and pop of color.
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Switch Up the Flavor: Not into Italian? Try using ranch, taco seasoning, or a garlic-herb mix instead.
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Make It Dairy-Free: Substitute butter with olive oil for a dairy-free version.
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Add a Crunchy Topping: Sprinkle grated Parmesan or breadcrumbs before baking for extra flavor and texture.
- Want to avoid soggy potatoes? Want perfectly crispy potatoes every time? [Here’s a great guide to roasting them right.]
Whether it’s a weeknight dinner, potluck, or cozy Sunday meal, this Green Bean Chicken Casserole is a recipe you’ll come back to again and again. It’s quick, satisfying, and picky-eater approved—everything you want in a one-pan dinner!
👉 Love easy one-pan meals? Don’t miss my Lemon & Herb Tilapia recipe—it’s another family favorite!
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray.
- Arrange the chicken breasts in a single line down the center of the baking dish. Place the quartered potatoes on one side of the chicken and the green beans on the other.
- Sprinkle the entire packet of Italian dressing mix evenly over the chicken, potatoes, and green beans. Drizzle the melted butter over the top.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 40 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F) and the potatoes are tender.
- Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving. Plate up the chicken with a generous helping of potatoes and green beans, and enjoy!
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I fixed this and my wife loved it. Sometimes you can just use another coating and than back to other over and over.
going to fix tonight, may have broccoli with it also.
going to fix tonight, may have broccoli with it also.
I liked it, fiancé didn’t. He said it was too buttery. I wonder if it might taste better making the salad dressing first? Has anyone tried doing that?
We are trying this dish with low fat shredded mozzarella thrown on top and parsley. We are having stuffing on the side. Let you know how it turns out 😉
This is absolutely delicious and so easy to make. This is going to be a repeat dish in my home!
Sorry I see your amount now
Are you using regular Italian dressing mix at 1.25 ounces or the zesty Italian that comes in .6oz? That’s the only way I can find it.
I love this recipe. I use all kinds of meat…boneless pork ribs, or pork chops or chicken breast or thighs of legs. Sometimes I cook it 1.5 hours if I have a larger amount in a bigger pan.
I love this recipe. I use all kinds of meat…boneless pork ribs, or pork chops or chicken breast or thighs of legs. Sometimes I cook it 1.5 hours if I have a larger amount in a bigger pan.
As for where it came from: My Mom started making this decades ago. She got the idea from a box of the dressing mix. I’ve never tried the green beans, but boneless, skinless thighs and potatoes are my fav.
Amanda, this dish looks easy to make, thanks for the recipe, will try to make it as a sunday lunch.
This is a great idea. In fact, we’re having this tonight so I am heading out to grab some ingredients. Thank you for the inspiration and for sharing this recipe. I am so excited.
I am trying tonight with green beans in one pan and the other pan I made as asparagus in it. I also didn’t have the Italian dressing mix so I am trying it with the Zesty Italian dressing. I so hope it turns out alright!!!
I have been making this for awhile. It’s very easy and quick to make and taste so good. Yes you can use frozen vegetables and you don’t have to thaw them. I use real butter and I think it makes it taste better.
Hi Antonio! I haven’t tried this with other vegetables yet, but broccoli sounds like it would be really tasty! Let me know what you end up trying 🙂
This was great! Came out perfectly following the quite simple directions. My wife made it yesterday and me and my 4 yr old both loved everything. Was thinking of subbing a different vegetable when I attempt it once more. Maybe Carrots or Broccoli? Some other suggestions? Much appreciated!
So glad you love it! It’s definitely a super easy dish for busy nights 🙂
I’ve made this twice now and my picky eaters absolutely love it!
With me working two jobs I can make this on Sunday, doubling the recipe and we’ve got dinner and lunch for two days!
I’m making it tonight as well as some grilled pork chops so when the chicken is gone (it almost always leaves before the veggies) I won’t have to think about dinner for another day this week!
Oh! Broccoli sounds great, will have to try that variation. Glad you liked it!
Wow! I just made this for dinner tonight and it was surprisingly delicious. I was skeptical at first with the recipe being so simple and me not being the greatest cook but it turned out wonderful! I used russet potatoes and fresh broccoli and it was amazing! Thank you for sharing the recipe!
I too love this recipe. I changed it a bit though. I used regular, bone in w/skin chicken thighs. Frozen whole green beans. Instead of the good season’s packet, I used my own Italian seasoning, garlic & onion powder & coarse ground pepper. Also left it uncovered as I like it more on the crispy side. It is so delicious, and a lot less salt if you are watching out for that.
Glad you loved it! 🙂
Amanda,
this was awesome..I work in construction..long hours!! I took out one large chicken breast and was going to grill it but googled chicken with good season (because I had a packet). I found your recipe and had (2) medium sized baking potatoes and a large can of green beans in my RV…I made this and OMG! It was awesome..I thought with only using 1/2c of melted butter that it would dry out, so I checked halfway through and no problem. I covered it back up and let it go. I have plenty left over for lunch tomorrow and it was delicious. I will definitely make this again! Thanks 🙂
Did you boil the fresh green beans first?
My family all loved this recipe. It was so easy. A couple of things that I did differently and will do differently next time: 1) I used fresh green beans and added them half way through so they wouldn’t be overcooked. 2) I sprinkled Italian flavored bread crumbs across all. 3) I used two TBSP butter and the garlic-infused olive oil for a total of 1/2 cup. I will use less oil next time.
I used asparagus instead of green beans and I also used sweet potatoes, it was delicious!
I make this often and just use whatever veggies I have on hand. Last time I used skinless chicken thighs, fresh green beans, red potatoes & carrots. Always wonderful & So easy. Its my last minute go to dish!
Sounds like a great variation! Glad you liked it 🙂
I used a little over a half packet of Italian Seasoning mix and half a packet of Onion Soupd Mix. I also added some olive oil-a little more than 2 tbsp. and left out 2 tbsp. butter. It turned out great. Rice is really good on the side. My 2-year old loved it and he’s picky.
I used russet turned out just fine
Glad you liked it!
This is awesome! I tried it also in less than 5 minute prep time, an hour in the oven and viola. I really enjoyed this chicken and Italian dressing mix. Good Job Amanda!
That sounds yummy! Thank you for sharing your twist on our recipe 🙂
Made this using Ranch seasoning mix instead of Italian. I put in about 1/2 of 16oz package, on the chicken and potatoes (not the beans!) and it was delicious! Chicken was tasty and juicy.
It would be best to have the chicken thawed out. Your cooking times will increase if frozen and will affect your potatoes if cooked for too long. Hope this helps!
Can I use frozen chicken?
You’re welcome! I love it, easiest dinner ever 🙂
Thanks for the recipe Amanda! It was awesome. Everyone loved it including two picky boys!
If you use bigger pieces of chicken it can take longer than an hour, we used smaller tender sizes and it is always done within an hour.
Hi Jenn! Yes, I do drain the green beans. 🙂
Do you drain the green beans?
This is definitely one of my family’s favorites. But I found it took longer than an hour. I LOVE easy dinners that taste like it took tremendous effort! What they don’t know…..!
Looks so good! I have everything on hand except these kind of potatoes. Will russet work as well??
Can you use potatoes that aren’t new reds? Has anyone used any additional seasonings?
This looks really good, and so easy! I am definitely going to give this a try very soon!
My father taught me a secret when cooking with potatoes. If you pop them in the microwave after cutting them it softens them a bit first. Its solved all my problems! It only takes about 2 or 3 min in the microwave depending on how many you have.
If you quarter the potatoes (smaller then what you did last time) they will cook quicker. I slice a potato in half, then take one of the halves and cut it in half too, then quarter each half to create small pieces. Your pieces might have been too big to cook all the way. Hope this helps!
I’ve made this from a recipe I found on Pinterest, but my potatoes came out crunchy, any suggestions on how to get them roasted but soft (“done”) I’m making it tomorrow night, I am going to marinate the chicken in zesty Italian dressing also. Hopefully that will put some extra flavor to it.
Sounds pretty good. My wife always begs for roasted reds potatoes and I like anything with chicken, so this looks like a winner.
I’m trying this tonight – excited, it was so easy!!
Italian dressing with chicken is such a classic. I love that this recipe puts a twist on it by making it a one dish meal. I think I would like broccoli instead of green beans.
I never though about cooking it all together like that. What a novel idea!!!!!! And I love me some chicken and red potatos. mmmmmmmm
This looks so good and easy! Thanks for the recipe!
Delicious looking! I love those red potatoes!
I love how everything is in one baking dish! I smell dinner tonight!
Sounds good to me! I like it’s a one dish meal.
I love love love easy/quick dinner ideas. This looks awesome and might get the kiddos to eat some veggies!
Oh amanda this looks soooo yummy!
I think I will be making this for dinner tonight! Thanks for sharing
So glad you liked it! I love how easy it is and the taste is amazing
Loved this.. Made it for dinner tonight. Thank you!
SUPER excited to try this out, it looks delicious!!
Thanks Dree! 🙂
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