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Chicken Cassoulet

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From EatingWell:  EatingWell Serves Two

A classic cassoulet takes two days to make and is larded with fat. This version keeps it simple with one skillet and a light touch. Serve with some crusty whole-grain rolls.

2 servings | Active Time: 35 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 15-ounce can white beans, rinsed
• 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 6 ounces boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of fat and cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
• 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon water, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 1/4 cup dry white wine
• 1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth, (see Tips for Two)
• 3 ounces low-fat turkey kielbasa, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1/4 cup Toasted Breadcrumbs, (see Note)

Preparation

1. Place 1/4 cup beans in a small bowl and mash roughly with the back of a fork or a potato masher. Add the remaining beans to the bowl.
2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken in a single layer. Cook, turning once, until browned on both sides, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.
3. Add onion and garlic to the pan. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add 1 tablespoon water. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened and browned, about 4 minutes. Add rosemary, thyme and pepper. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add wine; increase heat to high. Cook, stirring with a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits, until the wine has reduced by about half, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Add broth, the remaining 1/4 cup water, kielbasa, the beans and chicken; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook until the chicken is cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes. Serve topped with Toasted Breadcrumbs.

Nutrition

Per serving : 411 Calories; 14 g Fat; 3 g Sat; 6 g Mono; 83 mg Cholesterol; 44 g Carbohydrates; 34 g Protein; 11 g Fiber; 975 mg Sodium; 667 mg Potassium

Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 vegetable, 4 lean meat

Tips & Notes

• Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

• Tips for Two: Leftover canned broth keeps up to 5 days in the refrigerator or up to 3 months in your freezer. Leftover broths in aseptic packages keep for up to 1 week in the refrigerator. Add to soups, sauces, stews; use for cooking rice and grains; add a little when reheating leftovers to prevent them from drying out.
• Note: To make toasted breadcrumbs, toss 1/4 cup whole-wheat breadcrumbs with 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil. Toast the breadcrumbs in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring often, until they are golden and crisp, 1 to 2 minutes.