Hearty French Cassoulet

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 2 - 14 ounces cans of navy beans (with liquid)
• 4 slices thick-cut bacon (chopped)
• 3 fresh sweet peppers (sliced)
• 1 medium carrot (finely chopped)
• 1 small yellow onion (chopped)
• 4 cloves garlic (large sliced)
• 2 links garlic sausage (cut into 4 large pieces)
• ½ cup plain breadcrumbs
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 4 thyme sprigs
• 2 bay leaves
• Salt
• pepper