Chicken Provencale

Prep : ... 15 minutes  ...Bake : ... 65 minutes ... Makes 4 servings

1 .............................broiler/ fryer chicken ( 3 to 4 pounds) cut up
1 .............................tablespoon vegetable oil
1 -1/2 ..................... cups chopped onions
3 .............................garlic cloves  , minced
2 .............................cans (15-1/2 ounces each) great northern beans , rinsed , drained
1 .............................can (29 ounces) diced tomatoes  , undrained
3 .............................medium carrots  , sliced  1/4 inch thick
1 .............................tablespoon chicken bouillon granules
1 .............................teaspoon  dried oregano
1/2 ..........................teaspoon pepper

1)        In a skillet , brown the chicken  in oil . remove  and set aside .Saute  onion  and garlic  in drippings  until tender  . Stir in remaining ingredients .
2)        Spoon into a 3-quart baking dish  ; arrange  chicken pieces  on top . Cover and bake  at 350* for 65 to 75 minutes  or until meat thermomoter  reads 170* in brest pieces  and 180* in 180* in thighs  and drumsticks .

When you serve this entree  , people always  comment on the tender chicken  and favorfully seasoned  beans . You can fix it a day ahead  ... it's as good  as it is the first day .
Heart Healthy