Enchantress' Cheesy Chicken and Green Bean Casserole

Ebony Enchantress's Note:

Prepared chicken, green beans and cheese. This recipe typically calls for heavy cream and mayo, but I lightened it by substituting evaporated milk and low-fat mayo.

• Total Time: 50 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 8

Yield: 1.0 casserole

• 1 1/2 cups fresh cut French style green beans
• 1 tablespoon butter, Salted
• 2 celery ribs, raw
• 1 medium yellow onion
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise, light
• 1/4 cup evaporated milk (2%)
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper, Black
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 2 . 9 oz
• 8 ounces fancy shredded mild cheddar cheese
• 2 cups diced chicken breasts, strips

Directions:

1. Saute the celery and onion in butter until browned.
2. Put the beans, and celery/onion mixture in a 2 1/2-3 quart casserole (you may also add mushrooms to this dish, if you like);.
3. stir in the mayonnaise, cream and seasonings. Mix well.
4. Stir in the cheese and chicken.
5. Bake, uncovered, at 350º 30-40 minutes, until bubbly and brown or microwave on MEDIUM about 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.