Ingredients

  • 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 1 1/4 lb.)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced carrots
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 (15 ounce) can butter beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1/4 cup dry red wine
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 8 ounces smoked turkey sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices
  • chopped seeded tomatoes
  • snipped fresh parsley

Method

  • In a large skillet, brown the chicken thighs in hot oil over med-low heat for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally.
  • Remove chicken from skillet; reserve drippings in skillet.
  • Add carrots, onion, and garlic to skillet; cover and cook about 10 minutes or just until the carrots are tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in drained beans, tomato sauce, wine, thyme, and allspice; stir in sausage.
  • Transfer to an ungreased 2 quart casserole dish.
  • Place chicken on top.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink.
  • If desired, sprinkle tomatoes and parsley over the top.
  • Bake about 5 more minutes or just until the tomatoes are heated through.