HEARTY CHICKEN AND BEAN CASSEROLE

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This hearty chicken casserole is made with just a little sausage, which adds flavor and richness to a traditional home-style dinner.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 ounces dried Great Northern beans (1-1/4 cups) see savings
1 tablespoon canola oil or olive oil see savings
6 chicken thighs (about 2-1/4 pounds total), skinned see savings
2 medium carrots, thinly sliced see savings
1 medium onion, cut into thin wedges see savings
1 stalk celery, sliced see savings
2 cloves garlic, minced see savings
1 14-1/2-ounce can no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained see savings
6 ounces light, cooked smoked sausage, cut into bite-size pieces see savings
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed see savings
1/4 teaspoon salt see savings
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional) see savings

Steps:

  • Rinse beans. In a large saucepan combine beans and 4 cups cold water. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Cover; let stand for 1 hour. (Or, soak beans in water overnight in a covered pan.) Drain beans and rinse. In the same saucepan combine beans and 4 cups cold water. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 1 to 1-1/2 hours or until tender. Drain beans.

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