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Cassoulet for Today

A simplified version of the traditional French cassoulet, featuring chicken, beans, and a smoky flavor that makes for a hearty one-pot meal.

  • Total Time: 70 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
  • 3 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth
  • 1 can diced tomatoes (14–1/2 ounces), drained
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary or 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 cans cannellini beans (15 ounces each), rinsed and drained
  • 1/4 pound smoked turkey kielbasa, chopped
  • 3 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
  • 1/2 cup soft whole wheat bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
  • 1 garlic clove, minced

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. Sprinkle chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
  3. In a broiler-safe Dutch oven, heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil over medium heat.
  4. Brown the chicken on both sides. Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside.
  5. In the same pan, add the remaining olive oil and sauté the chopped onion until crisp-tender.
  6. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  7. Pour in the white wine or chicken broth and bring to a boil, stirring to loosen browned bits.
  8. Add the drained diced tomatoes, bay leaf, and herbs, stirring well.
  9. Return the browned chicken to the pot and bring back to a boil.
  10. Cover the pot and transfer to the oven. Bake for 30 minutes.
  11. After 30 minutes, stir in the rinsed cannellini beans and chopped smoked turkey kielbasa.
  12. Bake again, covered, until the chicken is tender, about another 20-25 minutes.
  13. Remove from the oven and carefully take out the bay leaf. Stir in the crumbled bacon.
  14. Toss the whole wheat bread crumbs with minced parsley and garlic, then sprinkle over the cassoulet.
  15. Broil until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.

Notes

Feel free to customize with different meats or vegetables to suit your taste.

  • Author: miguel-santiago
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: French
  • Diet: None

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg

Keywords: cassoulet, French cuisine, one-pot meal, chicken, beans