Herb-Roasted Chicken-and-Bean Casserole

Name: Herb-Roasted Chicken-and-Bean Casserole
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 4 bay leaves, divided; 1 teaspoons black pepper, divided; 237 milliliters diced carrot; 340 grams chicken drumsticks (about , skinned; 340 grams chicken thighs (about , skinned; 454 grams dried cranberry beans or pinto beans; 118 milliliters chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 3 garlic cloves, halved; 0 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided; 79 milliliters Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs; 2 Tbsps olive oil, divided; 237 milliliters chopped onion; 1 teaspoons salt, divided; 1 Tbsp chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried thyme, divided; 2 liters water

Need a dairy free main course? Herb-Roasted Chicken-and-Bean Casserole could be an outstanding recipe to try. One portion of this dish contains around 34g of protein, 19g of fat, and a total of 541 calories. This recipe serves 6. Head to the store and pick up chicken drumsticks, chicken thighs, garlic cloves, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the ground cinnamon you could follow this main course with the Cinnamon Twists as a dessert. Autumn will be even more special with this recipe.

Instructions

Sort and wash beans, and place in a large Dutch oven. Cover with water to 2 inches above beans; bring to a boil, and cook 2 minutes.

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Remove from heat; cover and let stand 1 hour.

Drain beans, and discard liquid.

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Combine beans, 2 quarts water, 1 1/2 teaspoons thyme, garlic halves, and 2 bay leaves in a Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Partially cover, reduce heat, and simmer 1 hour or until almost tender.

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Drain bean mixture in a colander over a bowl, reserving 2 cups liquid. Discard 2 bay leaves.

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Preheat oven to 35

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Sprinkle chicken with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.

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Whole Chicken

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Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

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Add chicken; cook 4 minutes, browning on all sides.

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Remove chicken from skillet.

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Add 1 1/2 teaspoons thyme, carrot, onion, 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon, and minced garlic; saut 5 minutes or until tender.

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Thyme

Layer half of beans in the bottom of the Dutch oven.

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Add the carrot mixture, chicken, and remaining beans.

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Add the reserved 2 cups cooking liquid, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and 2 bay leaves. Cover and bake at 350 for 1 1/2 hours or until chicken and beans are tender, spooning cooking liquid over beans occasionally.

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Bay Leaves

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Remove from oven; discard bay leaves.

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