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Bean Casserole and Chicken Breasts

Servings: 8
Serving size: one chop
  • 1 pound dry navy beans, soaked, rinsed and drained
  • 2 large carrots, peeled
  • 2 medium onions, halved
  • 2 medium onions, halved
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary (or 1 tablespoon fresh)
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme (or 1 tablespoon fresh)
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
  • 3 whole chicken breasts, skinless (about 4-1/2 pounds)
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley, minced
    1. In a large sauté pan or stockpot, bring 2 quarts of water to a boil.
    2. Add beans, onions, carrots, bay leaf, thyme, rosemary and pepper.
    3. Reduce heat to simmer and cook, partially covered, for 45 minutes.
    4. Add tomatoes.
    5. Add chicken breasts and cook, partially covered, 45 minutes.
    6. Remove chicken breasts and debone; cut into 1/2-inch slices.
    7. Place sliced chicken back into bean/vegetable mixture.
    8. Remove carrots and onions with a slotted spoon, chop coarsely, and return to beans.
    9. Add garlic and parsley.
    10. Return heat to high and bring to a boil.
    11. Lower heat and simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes.
    12. Adjust seasonings if needed, remove bay leaf, and serve.
    Nutrition Facts Per Serving: Calories: 260; Carbohydrates: 39g; Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 27 mg; Protein: 22g; Fiber: 7.9g; Sodium: 31mg

    Food Exchanges: 2 1/2 starch/bread; 2 very lean meat

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