Quick and Easy Cassoulet

2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into pieces
1 large onion, chipped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 Tbsp vegetable oil
2 16 oz cans white beans
½ lb fully cooked smoked sausage cut into ½ inch pieces
1 can tomato sauce
½ tsp dried thyme
1/8 tsp pepper and salt to taste

Saute chicken, onion and garlic in oil in skillet until onion is tender and chicken is browned. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cover and simmer 15 minutes or so.

from Helen Macfarlane and her sister Kathy