Chicken, Sausage and White Bean Stew

Name: Chicken, Sausage and White Bean Stew
Total time: 2 h 20 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 tbsp. olive oil; 8 chicken thighs (2 1/4 pounds); Kosher salt and pepper; 1 lb. sweet Italian sausage (about 5 links); 1/2 lb. bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 2 medium carrots, finely chopped; 1 stalk celery, finely chopped; 2 c. fresh breadcrumbs (about 5 ounces); 2 cloves garlic, pressed; 2 tbsp. fresh thyme leaves; 2 15-ounce cans cannellini beans, rinsed; 2 c. low-sodium chicken broth

By The Good Housekeeping Test KitchenPublished: Dec 21, 2019

Mike Garten

Yields:

8 serving(s)

Total Time:

2 hrs 20 mins

Cal/Serv:

535

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Slow cooked chicken and beans make for a protein-packed winter-ready stew.

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Ingredients

1 Tbsp.
olive oil
8
chicken thighs (2 1/4 pounds)
Kosher salt and pepper
1 lb.
sweet Italian sausage (about 5 links)
1/2 lb.
bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1
medium onion, finely chopped
2
medium carrots, finely chopped
1
stalk celery, finely chopped
2 cups
fresh breadcrumbs (about 5 ounces)
2
cloves garlic, pressed
2 Tbsp.
fresh thyme leaves
2
15-ounce cans cannellini beans, rinsed
2 cups
low-sodium chicken broth

Directions

1. Step 1Heat oven to 350°F. Heat oil in large Dutch oven on medium. Pat chicken dry and season with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Place skin side down in pan. Cook until golden brown, about 6 minutes. Turn and cook 3 minutes more. Transfer to plate.
2. Step 2Add sausages to pot and cook until browned all over, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to cutting board; let cool before slicing.
3. Step 3Add bacon to pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. With slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels. Discard all but 2 tablespoons of fat in pot.
4. Step 4Add onion and 1/4 tsp salt to pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and tender, 5 to 6 minutes. Add carrots and celery and cook 3 minutes more. Remove from heat.
5. Step 5In small bowl, combine breadcrumbs, garlic, and thyme and set aside. Stir beans and broth into pot along with chicken, sausage, and bacon and sprinkle with crumb mixture.
6. Step 6Bake until chicken is fork-tender and stew has thickened, about 11/2 hours. Heat broiler and broil until crumbs are golden brown, about 3 minutes Let stand 10 minutes before serving.