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    Home » Pastas, Soups, Stews & Salads » Chicken and Sausage Stew

    Chicken and Sausage Stew

    First Published: Oct 25, 2018 · Modified: Jun 2, 2021 by Sandra · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases with no additional cost to you.

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    This delicious chicken and sausage stew is hearty, comforting, delicious and satisfying. It's the perfect family meal!
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    'Tis the season for soups and stews, and I'm so glad. This hearty and satisfying chicken and sausage stew makes a great meal just about any time of day. It's perfect for brunch, lunch or dinner.

    In the first place, I love that most soup and stew recipes yield enough to make 8 to 10 servings. It's great because it gives you enough to be able to make ahead and freeze. That way you have a meal at the ready. Just heat and eat. Second, I love the warm comfort that a bowl of hearty soup or stew provides. It's like a warm hug, and who couldn't use one of those.

    Chicken and sausage stew in two white bowls

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    • 🧾 Ingredients
    • 📝 Instructions
    • 🥄 Equipment
    • 🍲 Related Recipes
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    🧾 Ingredients

    This stew does take some time to make, but not much effort. Most of the effort is expended in the chopping of the vegetables, and you can always do that ahead of time. You do not need to do that the same day you make the stew. I like to chop my veggies a couple days ahead and store them in the refrigerator until needed. Also, I like to keep a jar of minced garlic in my fridge at all times. It really comes in handy, and I use it for so many recipes that it doesn't have time to get stale. Also, I hate chopping onions so I buy bags of frozen chopped onions and keep those in my freezer. It works for most recipes that call for chopped onions. I hope these tips help you.

    • 1 lb dried great Northern beans. You can also use navy, cannellini or flageolet beans.
    • 6 oz thick-sliced bacon chopped.
    • 12 oz Andouille sausage.
    • 2 lbs bone-in chicken thighs. You can also use drumsticks.
    • ½ teaspoon salt.
    • ½ teaspoon pepper.
    • 2 cups chopped onions.
    • 1½ cups peeled and chopped carrots.
    • 1½ cups chopped celery.
    • 3 cloves garlic minced.
    • 8 cups chicken broth.
    • 1 6 oz can tomato paste.
    • 8 sprigs fresh Italian parsley and/or thyme.
    • 2 bay leaves.
    • Fresh Italian parsley for garnish.
    Close up view of stew in two white bowls

    📝 Instructions

    Step 1. Rinse beans. In a large pot over high heat, combine beans and 8 cups water. Bring to boiling. Reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for two minutes. Remove from heat and let stand for one hour. Drain and rinse.

    Step 2. In a large Dutch oven, or oven-safe pot, cook bacon over medium heat for 8 minutes or until crisp. Use a slotted spoon (in order to leave as much grease behind as possible for added flavor) transfer bacon to a large bowl.

    Step 3. Add sausage to pot and cook 6-8 minutes, or until browned on all sides. Transfer to bowl with bacon.

    Step 4. Sprinkle chicken all over with salt and pepper, then add to pot. Cook 8-10 minutes over medium-high heat until well-browned all over. Transfer to bowl with bacon and sausage and refrigerate until later.

    Step 5. Add carrots, celery and onions to pot and cook 8-10 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Stir in drained beans, broth, tomato paste, herbs, and bay leaves and bring to a simmer over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 40-45 minutes or until beans are almost tender, stirring occasionally.

    Step 6. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cut sausage into 1-inch pieces and add to stew along with bacon. Place chicken on top of stew with the skin exposed. Bake, uncovered 1 hour. If the chicken skin is not yet browned, broil under high heat until skin turns brown.

    Step 7. Ladle into bowls. Garnish with parsley and enjoy!

    🥄 Equipment

    • Dutch oven.
    • Large pot.
    • Slotted spoon.
    • Colander.

    This delicious chicken and sausage stew is certainly a worthy contender to be a permanent addition to your recipe box. I hope you will give it a try soon!

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    Close up of chicken and sausage stew in a white bowl

    Chicken and Sausage Stew

    This delicious chicken and sausage stew is hearty, comforting, delicious and satisfying. It's the perfect family meal!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 1 hour hr
    Cook Time 2 hours hrs 35 minutes mins
    Resting Time 1 hour hr
    Total Time 3 hours hrs 35 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 10 servings
    Calories 550 kcal

    Equipment

    Dutch oven
    Large pot
    Slotted spoon
    Colander
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    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 lb dried great Northern beans You can also use navy, cannellini or flageolet beans
    • 6 oz thick-sliced bacon chopped
    • 12 oz Andouille sausage
    • 2 lbs bone-in chicken thighs You can also use drumsticks
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon pepper
    • 2 cups chopped onions
    • 1-½ cups peeled and chopped carrots
    • 1-½ cups chopped celery
    • 3 cloves garlic minced
    • 8 cups chicken broth
    • 1 6 oz can tomato paste
    • 8 sprigs fresh Italian parsley and/or thyme
    • 2 bay leaves
    • fresh Italian parsley for garnish

    Instructions
     

    • Rinse beans. In a large pot over high heat, combine beans and 8 cups water. Bring to boiling. Reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for two minutes. Remove from heat and let stand for one hour. Drain into a colander and rinse.
    • In a large Dutch oven, or oven-safe pot, cook bacon over medium heat for 8 minutes or until crisp. Use a slotted spoon (in order to leave as much grease behind as possible for added flavor) transfer bacon to a large bowl.
    • Add sausage to pot and cook 6-8 minutes, or until browned on all sides. Transfer to bowl with bacon.
    • Sprinkle chicken all over with salt and pepper, then add to pot. Cook 8-10 minutes over medium-high heat until well-browned all over. Transfer to bowl with bacon and sausage and refrigerate until later.
    • Add carrots, celery and onions to pot and cook 8-10 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Stir in drained beans, broth, tomato paste, herbs, and bay leaves and bring to a simmer over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 40-45 minutes or until beans are almost tender, stirring occasionally.
    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cut sausage into 1-inch pieces and add to stew along with bacon. Place chicken on top of stew with the skin exposed. Bake, uncovered 1 hour. If the chicken skin is not yet browned, broil under high heat until skin turns brown.
    • Ladle into bowls. Garnish with parsley and enjoy!

    Nutrition Facts

    Calories: 550kcal (28%)Carbohydrates: 37g (12%)Protein: 33g (66%)Fat: 30g (46%)Saturated Fat: 9g (56%)Cholesterol: 115mg (38%)Sodium: 1432mg (62%)Potassium: 1332mg (38%)Fiber: 11g (46%)Sugar: 5g (6%)Vitamin A: 1499IU (30%)Vitamin C: 24mg (29%)Calcium: 122mg (12%)Iron: 5mg (28%)

    Nutritional information provided is for one serving and is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.

    Total Servings 10 servings
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    Stew in a white bowl

    References

    Recipe by Better Homes & Gardens.

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