Active ingredients: 8 bone-in chicken thighs (about 2 pounds),2 (19- ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained pipes and washed,1 (14 1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes,2 carrots, sliced (about 1 cup),1 celery rib, chopped (about 1/2 cup),1 1/2 cups chicken broth,8 ounces chicken sausage or kielbasa, cut into 1/4-inch pieces,1/ 2 teaspoon dried thyme,1/ 2 cup fine, dry breadcrumbs,1/ 4 cup chopped Italian or flat-leaf parsley,2 garlic cloves, minced,2 tablespoons olive oil, divided,1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 cup),1/ 4 cup grated Parmesan cheese,1/ 2 teaspoon newly ground pepper, divided,3/ 4 teaspoon salt, divided
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