Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 chicken thighs
- 4 chicken legs
- 3 teaspoons Essence, recipe follows
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 pound andouille sausage, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped green bell peppers
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 4 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 pound white beans, soaked overnight
- 2 quarts chicken stock
- 3 sprigs thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
Directions
Set a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, and add the olive oil to the pan. Season the chicken with 2 teaspoons of the Essence, 1 teaspoon of the salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of the pepper. Place the chicken pieces in the pan and sear until well browned, about 4 to 5 minutes. Turn over and sear on the second side for an additional 4 to 5 minutes. Remove the chicken pieces from the pan and set aside. Place the sausage in the pan and cook until well caramelized, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Add the onions, peppers and celery to the pan and cook until soft, about 4 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the beans, stock, fresh thyme and bay leaf and bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer. Cook the beans for 1 hour. Add the chicken back to the pan, and season with the remaining Essence, salt and pepper. Continue to cook the beans until they are tender, and the chicken is cooked through, about 1 hour. Stir in the chopped parsley and serve over steamed white rice.
Emeril's ESSENCE Creole Seasoning (also referred to as Bayou Blast):
- 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
Photo: Chicken, Sausage, and White Bean Stew Recipe


















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By montez_ashley_1...
milwaukee, 89
on January 29, 2012
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This was extremely good. Trying it with boneless chicken breast and turkey smoked sausage next time to try and lighten the calories and fat. Very Very good and tasty...
By tymodd
on December 01, 2011
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Wow. This stew exploded with flavor and was very easy to make. I loved this so much that it prompted me to sign up to be able to post reviews.
It's spicy but complex--not one-note. Rich and flavorful but not too heavy or overpowering. Really balanced and delicious.
By selisabrown
on November 08, 2011
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This was an excellent dish. I gave it 4 out of 5 stars because it was a little salty. Aside from that the flavors were amazing, and it was very easy to make. I used two breasts instead of dark meat and canned instead of dried beans. If you make according to the recipe it would take about 3 hours start to finish. The rice is a must.
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