Crock Pot Kinda Cassoulet
Transform your dinner routine with this hearty and flavorful Crock Pot Kinda Cassoulet—a slow-cooker twist on the classic French dish that's both comforting and effortless. Packed with tender chicken thighs, smoky sausage, crispy bacon, and creamy cannellini beans, this one-pot wonder is infused with aromatic herbs like thyme and rosemary for a truly savory depth of flavor. Fresh vegetables like carrots, celery, and onions add a rustic touch, making this dish as nutritious as it is delicious. With just 15 minutes of prep and the magic of a slow cooker, you'll have a soul-warming meal perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Top it off with golden breadcrumbs and fresh parsley for added texture and brightness, and serve it alongside crusty bread for an irresistible experience. Ideal for lovers of slow-cooked meals, hearty stews, and French-inspired cuisine!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken thighs (boneless, skinless)
- 8 ounces Smoked sausage (sliced into 1-inch pieces)
- 4 slices Bacon (chopped)
- 30 ounces Canned cannellini beans (rinsed and drained)
- 2 large Carrots (peeled and sliced into coins)
- 2 stalks Celery stalks (diced)
- 1 medium Yellow onion (diced)
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 cups Chicken broth (low sodium)
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried rosemary (crushed)
- 1 piece Bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs (optional for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped, optional for garnish)
Instructions
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and transfer it to a plate lined with paper towels.
Using the rendered bacon fat in the skillet, sear the chicken thighs on both sides until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. They do not need to be fully cooked. Remove the chicken and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the sliced sausage and lightly brown for about 2-3 minutes. Remove and set aside.
In the crock pot, combine the cannellini beans, carrots, celery, onion, and garlic. Stir to distribute the ingredients evenly.
Add the seared chicken thighs, browned sausage, and crispy bacon to the crock pot, gently nestling them into the vegetables and beans.
In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, tomato paste, thyme, rosemary, salt, and black pepper. Pour this mixture evenly over the ingredients in the crock pot. Add the bay leaf on top.
Cover the crock pot with its lid and cook on low for 6 hours, or on high for 4 hours, until the chicken is tender and the flavors have melded together.
Once the cassoulet is cooked, remove and discard the bay leaf. Stir gently to combine the ingredients.
If desired, toast breadcrumbs in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden brown. Use them as a garnish when serving.
Sprinkle with fresh parsley, if using, and serve the cassoulet hot with crusty bread or a side salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3144 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 136.3 g | 175% | |
| Saturated Fat | 43.1 g | 216% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 635 mg | 212% | |
| Sodium | 7668 mg | 333% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 257.5 g | 94% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 52.3 g | 187% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.8 g | ||
| Protein | 218.5 g | 437% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 743 mg | 57% | |
| Iron | 30.1 mg | 167% | |
| Potassium | 5670 mg | 121% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
