Spicy Red Beans with Chicken Thighs and Andouille

Name: Spicy Red Beans with Chicken Thighs and Andouille
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound red beans, soaked overnight or quick-soaked, then drained and rinsed; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 6 bone-in chicken thighs; 1 pound andouille sausage (or substitute linguica), sliced 1/2 inch thick; 1 onion, sliced; 1/2 green bell pepper, seeded and roughly chopped; 2 stalks celery, roughly chopped; 2 tablespoons minced garlic; 2 tablespoons file powder (optional); 2 to 3 teaspoons red pepper flakes; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper

Servings: persons

1 pound red beans, soaked overnight or quick-soaked, then drained and rinsed
1 tablespoon olive oil
6 bone-in chicken thighs
1 pound andouille sausage (or substitute linguica), sliced 1/2 inch thick
1 onion, sliced
1/2 green bell pepper, seeded and roughly chopped
2 stalks celery, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons file powder (optional)
2 to 3 teaspoons red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper

1
Drain and rinse the soaked beans and heat the oven to 350.
2
Heat the oil in a 6-quart Dutch oven or other large, heavy pot over medium-high until hot but not smoking.
3
Add the chicken thighs and brown well, 4 to 6 minutes.
4
Remove the thighs, add the sausage to pot and brown well, another 4 to 6 minutes.
5
Remove the sausage.
6
Add the onion, bell pepper and celery and saute, stirring occasionally, until tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
7
Add the garlic and saute, stirring frequently, 1 minute.
8
Add back the thighs and sausage along with the beans, file powder if using, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper and enough water to cover.
9
Stir well and bring the mixture to a simmer.
10
Cover and transfer the pot to the oven and bake until the beans are tender, 2 1/2 to 3 hours, checking every half-hour or so after the first hour and adding water as needed if all the liquid has been absorbed.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound red beans, soaked overnight or quick-soaked, then drained and rinsed, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 6 bone-in chicken thighs, 1 pound andouille sausage (or substitute linguica), sliced 1/2 inch thick, and more.

Yes, Spicy Red Beans with Chicken Thighs and Andouille falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!