MEATY BEAN CASSEROLE

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"Bean" in the mood for some filling fare to serve your family? Nothing fits the bill quite like this recipe. Two kinds of meat make it doubly delicious.-Kathy Both, Rocky Mountain House, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1-1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or pork tenderloin, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
4 cans (15 ounces each) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
12 to 16 ounces smoked sausage links, halved and cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 tablespoon olive oil
1-1/2 cups chopped onion
1 cup chopped sweet red pepper
4 to 6 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1 teaspoon dried thyme
Pepper to taste
2 to 2-1/2 cups soft bread crumbs

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, cook the chicken and sausage in oil until for about 10 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. Remove with a slotted spoon and keep warm. , In the drippings, saute the onion, red pepper and garlic for 5 minutes. Stir in the beans, tomatoes, broth, thyme, pepper, chicken and sausage. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45 minutes. Sprinkle with bread crumbs. Bake 45 minutes longer or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334 calories, Fat 16g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 1056mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 25g protein.