Brazilian Paprika Chicken Stew with White Beans

I don’t remember where I found this recipe.  Probably Pinterest!  The flavors of this fantastic chicken stew were amazing.  So much deliciousness in one bowl – who knew?  The combination of the chicken and sausage with white beans is really superb.  My mouth is watering as I remember this silky and delightful stew.  Mmm…. Guess I know what I’m going to be making for dinner tonight!

Ingredients:

1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces

1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces

½ pound chicken sausage, sliced

Juice of one lime

Salt and freshly ground pepper

⅓ cup vegetable oil

1 large onion, chopped

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 tablespoon paprika, or to taste

1 tablespoon tomato paste

4 cups chicken broth

2 bay leaves

1 tablespoon thyme leaves

1½ cups cooked white beans (I used canned and rinsed them thoroughly)

1 tablespoon flour

¼ cup parsley

Directions:

In a large bowl, toss the chicken and sausage with the lime juice and season with salt and pepper.

Heat 3 tablespoons of oil in a dutch oven, over medium high heat, and brown the chicken and sausage, about 2 minutes per side. Depending on the size of your pot, you will have to work in 3-4 batches, adding more oil when necessary. Remove the chicken/sausage to a plate.

Lower the heat to medium, add the remaining oil and sauté the onions and garlic until softened, about 3 minutes. Then, add the paprika and the tomato paste and stir to combine.  Return the chicken and sausage to the pot.

Add the chicken broth and the bay leaves and thyme. Once the liquid starts boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the stew simmer for 30 to 40 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and almost falling apart.

With a ladle, remove a bit of the broth into a cup and stir in the flour to make a roux. Return the roux to the pot and add the beans. Cook for 10 more minutes until the sauce has thickened.

Taste for seasoning and add more salt and/or pepper, if necessary. Remove the bay leaves and sprinkle the parsley.

Serve immediately, over rice or with bread.

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