Ingredients
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1 bay leaf
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
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3 teaspoons creole seasoning
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1 1/2 teaspoons salt
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1 teaspoon white pepper
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1 lb smoked turkey sausage, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
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1 cup chopped onion
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1/2 cup chopped celery
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4 teaspoons minced garlic
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1 lb white beans, soaked overnight
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2 quarts chicken stock
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3 sprigs thyme
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
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1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
Instructions
- Set a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, and add the olive oil to the pan.
- Season the chicken with 2 teaspoons of the Creole seasoning, 1 teaspoon of the salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of the pepper.
- Place the chicken in the pan and sear until well browned, about 4 to 5 minutes.
- Turn over and sear on the second side for an additional 4 to 5 minutes.
- Remove the chicken pieces from the pan and set aside.
- Place the sausage in the pan and cook until well caramelized, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
- Add the onions, peppers and celery to the pan and cook until soft, about 4 to 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add the beans, stock, fresh thyme and bay leaf and bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer.
- Cook the beans for 1 hour.
- Add the chicken back to the pan, and season with the remaining Creole seasoning, salt and pepper.
- Continue to cook the beans until they are tender, and the chicken is cooked through, about 1 hour.
- Stir in the chopped parsley.