Sausage & Bean Stew | Recipe Saver

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 8 chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 5 links sweet Italian sausage
• 1/2 pound bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 medium carrots, finely chopped
• 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
• 2 cups breadcrumbs
• 2 cloves garlic, pressed
• 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
• 2 (15-ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth