Chicken Cassoulet
Smoked sausage, sautéed chicken, and white beans combine in this easy take on traditional French cassoulet recipe!
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch cubes
- ½ teaspoon sweet paprika
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
For the Sausage and Beans:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 yellow onion chopped
- 6 ounces smoked sausage like kielbasa or andouille, cut into ½-inch thick slices
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ cup dry white wine
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 cans (15 ounces each) Great Northern Beans or Cannellini Beans rinsed and drained
- 1½ cups low sodium chicken broth
- chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prep. Preheat the oven to 375˚F and lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish; set aside.
- Cook the chicken pieces. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a high-sided skillet set over medium-high heat. Season the chicken pieces with paprika, salt, and pepper. Add them to the hot oil and cook for 6 minutes or until cooked through, stirring frequently. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside on a plate.
- Cook the aromatics and sausage. Return the skillet to medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of oil. Add in the onions and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in the sausage and cook for 5 minutes. Add garlic and continue to cook for 20 seconds. Season with thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Add the remaining ingredients. Stir in the wine and the tomato paste. Stir until well combined. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes; then add the beans and chicken broth.
- Stir in the chicken and bake. Stir in the previously cooked chicken pieces and bring the mixture to a simmer. Then, transfer it all to the baking dish. Bake for 20 to 22 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.
- Finish and serve. Remove the chicken cassoulet from the oven and let it stand for a few minutes. Garnish with parsley and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 390kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 578mg | Potassium: 991mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 163IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 93mg | Iron: 3mg
