CHICKEN AND SAUSAGE STEW

Chicken and Sausage Stew image

I enjoy cooking for family and friends, but I don't want to break the bank. That's why I frequently rely on delicious one-pot meals like this.-Ernest Foster, Climax, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds)
2 quarts water
2 pounds hot Italian sausage links
6 bacon strips
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 can (16 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
8 ounces elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
Salt and pepper to taste
Additional minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

Place the chicken and water in a Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Skim fat. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 30-45 minutes or until chicken is tender. Meanwhile, puncture skins of sausages; place in a small saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil; cook for 20 to 30 minutes or until no longer pink. Drain. In a large skillet, brown sausages on all sides. Cool and cut into bite-sized pieces; set aside. , In small skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. Crumble bacon and set aside. In the drippings, saute garlic until tender., Remove chicken from Dutch oven; cool. Drain broth; skim fat. Reserve 5 cups broth. Remove chicken from bones; cut into bite-sized pieces. , Pour reserved chicken broth into the Dutch oven. Add the chicken, sausage, bacon, garlic, parsley and oregano. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato sauce, macaroni, salt and pepper; simmer 10 minutes longer or until heated through. If desired, sprinkle with additional parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 531 calories, Fat 33g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 118mg cholesterol, Sodium 912mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 36g protein.