Description
Hearty Chicken and Sausage Cassoulet is a comforting dish that combines tender chicken, smoky sausage, and hearty beans in a flavorful broth, topped with crispy breadcrumbs.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 can (15 ounces) white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken thighs and cook until browned on both sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- In the same pot, add the sliced sausage and cook until browned, about 3-4 minutes. Remove and set aside with the chicken.
- Add the onion, garlic, carrot, and celery to the pot. Sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, white beans, chicken broth, thyme, rosemary, bay leaf, and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
- Return the chicken and sausage to the pot, cover, and let simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. After 30 minutes, remove the bay leaf and sprinkle the breadcrumbs over the top of the cassoulet.
- Transfer the pot to the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the breadcrumbs are golden and crispy.
- Remove from the oven, let cool for a few minutes, and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of red pepper flakes while sautéing the vegetables.
- You can also substitute the chicken thighs with chicken breast for a leaner option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop and Oven
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg