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[IamMrsG]

This would ordinarily be a good Fall meal, but we had a cool, rainy evening.  It fit the bill.

Spicy Chicken and Sausage Stew 

Clinton Kelly | The Chew | February 20, 2013

time :60-120 minutes   servings: 8 to 10

The longer the flavors of the garlic, stock and herbs sit, the more they will meld together and intensify.

For the Stew:
olive oil
1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
salt and pepper to taste
1 pound spicy Italian sausage (removed from casing)
1 yellow onion, small diced
3 carrots, small diced
1 ½ teaspoons red pepper
3 garlic cloves, chop
3 sprigs thyme
1 sprig rosemary
1 cup chicken stock
28 ounces crushed tomatoes
28 ounces navy beans, drain and rinse

For the Topping:
½ cup Panko
1/3 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano
½ cup parsley, chopped
olive oil

WITH THE: Olive Oil, chicken thighs, salt and pepper

    Place a heavy bottomed pot over medium-high heat and add 3 to 4 Tablespoons of olive oil. Season the chicken thighs evenly with salt and pepper. Add the thighs to the pan in an even layer. Do not overcrowd the pan. Brown the thighs on each side, about 3 to 4 minutes, then remove from the pan. Cut into bite size pieces.

WITH THE: Italian sausage, onion, carrots, red pepper, garlic cloves,  thyme and rosemary
    Add the sausage and brown evenly, breaking up with a wooden spoon, about 6 to 8 minutes. Add more oil if the pan seems dry. Add the onion and carrot and season with the red chili pepper, salt and pepper. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, or until the onion just begins to softened. Add the garlic, thyme and rosemary. Cook for one minute longer.

WITH THE: chicken stock, crushed tomatoes, navy beans
    Add the chicken stock and scrape up the bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Once it has reduced by half, add the crushed tomatoes and navy beans.

   Return the chicken to the pan and bring up to a simmer. Cook for 30 minutes. Remove the rosemary and thyme sprigs. Adjust seasoning.

For the Topping:
WITH THE: Panko, Parmigiano-Reggiano, parsley, olive oil
    In a medium-sized bowl, combine all the toppings with 3 Tablespoons of olive oil and mix. Sprinkle generously over the stew and then place the pot in the oven. Broil for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the top is golden. Remove and serve.

Mrs. G's notes:

• At the "Cook for 30 minutes" stage, I turned off the heat and let the pot sit for a few hours.  When it was time for dinner, I turned the heat on to low to rewarm the stew as I prepared the topping.
• I did not want to put my pasta bowls under the broiler, so put the topping mixture on a parchment lined sheet pan under the broiler.   When golden brown, I carefully transferred the ‘toast’ onto the stew in my bowls. Worked like a charm.
• Wine:  A dark red wine

[mustang66lady]

@IamMrsG

This sounds wonderful!  I agree, it sounds like a wonderful cooler weather meal but plan on trying it when it does cool-very hot and humid already here in St. Louis.  Thanks again for sharing and adding your tips!

[Bridgegal]

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@IamMrsG wrote:

This would ordinarily be a good Fall meal, but we had a cool, rainy evening.  It fit the bill.

Spicy Chicken and Sausage Stew 

Clinton Kelly | The Chew | February 20, 2013

time :60-120 minutes   servings: 8 to 10

The longer the flavors of the garlic, stock and herbs sit, the more they will meld together and intensify.

For the Stew:
olive oil
1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
salt and pepper to taste
1 pound spicy Italian sausage (removed from casing)
1 yellow onion, small diced
3 carrots, small diced
1 ½ teaspoons red pepper
3 garlic cloves, chop
3 sprigs thyme
1 sprig rosemary
1 cup chicken stock
28 ounces crushed tomatoes
28 ounces navy beans, drain and rinse

For the Topping:
½ cup Panko
1/3 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano
½ cup parsley, chopped
olive oil

WITH THE: Olive Oil, chicken thighs, salt and pepper

    Place a heavy bottomed pot over medium-high heat and add 3 to 4 Tablespoons of olive oil. Season the chicken thighs evenly with salt and pepper. Add the thighs to the pan in an even layer. Do not overcrowd the pan. Brown the thighs on each side, about 3 to 4 minutes, then remove from the pan. Cut into bite size pieces.

WITH THE: Italian sausage, onion, carrots, red pepper, garlic cloves,  thyme and rosemary
    Add the sausage and brown evenly, breaking up with a wooden spoon, about 6 to 8 minutes. Add more oil if the pan seems dry. Add the onion and carrot and season with the red chili pepper, salt and pepper. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, or until the onion just begins to softened. Add the garlic, thyme and rosemary. Cook for one minute longer.

WITH THE: chicken stock, crushed tomatoes, navy beans
    Add the chicken stock and scrape up the bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Once it has reduced by half, add the crushed tomatoes and navy beans.

   Return the chicken to the pan and bring up to a simmer. Cook for 30 minutes. Remove the rosemary and thyme sprigs. Adjust seasoning.

For the Topping:
WITH THE: Panko, Parmigiano-Reggiano, parsley, olive oil
    In a medium-sized bowl, combine all the toppings with 3 Tablespoons of olive oil and mix. Sprinkle generously over the stew and then place the pot in the oven. Broil for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the top is golden. Remove and serve.

Mrs. G's notes:

• At the "Cook for 30 minutes" stage, I turned off the heat and let the pot sit for a few hours.  When it was time for dinner, I turned the heat on to low to rewarm the stew as I prepared the topping.
• I did not want to put my pasta bowls under the broiler, so put the topping mixture on a parchment lined sheet pan under the broiler.   When golden brown, I carefully transferred the ‘toast’ onto the stew in my bowls. Worked like a charm.
• Wine:  A dark red wine

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     This sounds great!!!!

[DiAnne]

@IamMrsG

I have printed it!  Sounds good!

[alliswell]

Thank you, @IamMrsG, for this recipe!

[sabatini]

Hi G! How is MrG doing on the low carb eating plan??

[IamMrsG]

Hi right back at cha, @sabatini!  "How you doin'?"

DH is doing well, we think, on his decreased carb diet.  He told me this afternoon he has lost his 20 lb. goal.  He is scheduled to have a blood draw later in the week, so we'll know something definitive then, I guess.  Thanks for asking.

[Ms X]

That looks delicious!  I'd use sweet Italian sausage, though.  Is there any way to maybe cook it in a pressure cooker or slow cooker?