Name: Ruth’s Chris Chicken and Green Bean Bake – Creamy Steakhouse Copycat
Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs); 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter; 3 cups fresh or frozen green beans (trimmed); 1 small onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup (or homemade); ½ cup milk or heavy cream; ½ cup sour cream; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese; ½ teaspoon onion powder; ½ cup crispy fried onions or breadcrumbs; Fresh parsley for garnish

Ingredients

Scale

For the Chicken Bake:

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon olive oil or butter

For the Green Bean Layer:

3 cups fresh or frozen green beans (trimmed)
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced

For the Creamy Sauce:

1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup (or homemade)
½ cup milk or heavy cream
½ cup sour cream
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon onion powder

Optional Topping:

½ cup crispy fried onions or breadcrumbs
Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

Step 1:

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

Step 2:

Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

Step 3:

In a skillet, heat olive oil or butter and lightly sear the chicken for 2–3 minutes per side (optional but adds flavor).

Step 4:

In the baking dish, spread the green beans evenly across the bottom.

Step 5:

Add chopped onions and minced garlic over the green beans.

Step 6:

Place the chicken on top of the green bean layer.

Step 7:

In a bowl, mix cream of mushroom soup, milk, sour cream, cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, and onion powder until smooth.

Step 8:

Pour the creamy mixture evenly over the chicken and green beans.

Step 9:

Sprinkle fried onions or breadcrumbs on top for added texture.

Step 10:

Bake uncovered for 35–45 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the top is golden and bubbly.

Step 11:

Let the dish rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.

Step 12:

Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

Use fresh green beans for better texture
Avoid overcooking chicken to keep it juicy
Adjust salt depending on soup used
Let the casserole rest before serving
Searing chicken enhances flavor but is optional