"This hearty chicken casserole is made with just a little sausage, which adds flavor and richness to a traditional home-style dinner...."
INGREDIENTS
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8 ounces dried Great Northern beans (1-1/4 cups)
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1 tablespoon canola oil or olive oil
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6 chicken thighs (about 2-1/4 pounds total), skinned
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2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
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1 medium onion, cut into thin wedges
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1 stalk celery, sliced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 14 1/2ounce can no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained
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6 ounces light, cooked smoked sausage, cut into bite-size pieces
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1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)