Pressure Cooker Chicken and Sausage Stew

In a 4- to 6-qt. electric pressure cooker use the saute setting to cook chicken in hot oil until browned. For a stove-top cooker, cook directly in pot over over medium heat until browned. Stir in the next seven ingredients (through fennel seeds). Drain off fat. Lock lid in place. Set an electric cooker on high pressure to cook 35 minutes. For a stove-top cookers, bring up to pressure over medium-high heat; reduce heat enough to maintain steady (but not excessive) pressure. Cook 35 minutes. Remove from heat. For both models, let stand 15 minutes to release pressure naturally. Release any remaining pressure. Open lid carefully. Add sausage; heat through. Season with salt and pepper.

In a large skillet cook chicken in hot oil over medium heat until browned. Drain off fat. Add chicken to a 4- to 6-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the next seven ingredients (through fennel seeds). Cover and cook on low 6 to 7 hours or on high 3 to 3 1/2 hours or until beans are tender. Add sausage; heat through. Season with salt and pepper.