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Ingredients
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1 (16-oz.) package Cajun smoked sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices
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6 skinned and boned chicken thighs (about 2 1/4 lb.)
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 large onion, chopped
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1 medium-size green bell pepper, chopped
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2 celery ribs, chopped
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4 garlic cloves, chopped
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2 (16-oz.) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
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1 (14 1/2-oz.) can diced tomatoes
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1 1/2 cups chicken broth
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1/2 (16-oz.) package frozen sliced okra, thawed
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1 1/2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
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Toasted Herbed Breadcrumb Topping (optional)
Directions
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Preheat oven to 400°. Cook sausage in a large cast-iron Dutch oven over medium heat, stirring occasionally, 4 to 5 minutes or until browned. Remove sausage with a slotted spoon, and drain on paper towels, reserving drippings in Dutch oven.
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Sprinkle chicken with salt. Cook chicken in hot drippings over medium-high heat 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until browned. Remove from Dutch oven. Add onion and next 3 ingredients to Dutch oven, and cook, stirring often, 5 minutes or until onion is tender. Add beans, next 4 ingredients, chicken, and sausage; cover with lid.
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Bake, covered, at 400° for 40 minutes or until bubbly. If desired, sprinkle with Toasted Herbed Breadcrumb Topping.