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What Goes with Chicken Casserole Easy Side Dish Ideas featuring garlic green beans served beside chicken casserole.
Emma Carter

What Goes with Chicken Casserole? Easy Side Dish Ideas

Garlic green beans are a fresh and simple side dish that pairs perfectly with creamy chicken casserole. Quick to prepare and full of flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound fresh green beans trimmed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Method
 

  1. Bring a pot of water to a boil and blanch green beans for 3–4 minutes until bright green. Transfer immediately to ice water to stop cooking.
  2. Heat olive oil and butter in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat until melted.
  3. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30–45 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Drain green beans and add to skillet. Cook for 4–5 minutes, tossing until heated through.
  5. Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Toss and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 150gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 320mgPotassium: 260mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 690IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 1.1mg

Notes

Blanching helps preserve bright color and crisp texture.
Toasted almonds or Parmesan make excellent optional toppings.
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