Rustic Chicken, White Bean, and Sausage Cassoulet
A hearty and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, creamy white beans, and savory sausage, simmered to perfection in a rich broth with aromatic herbs and vegetables.
Ingredients
| 2 | tablespoons olive oil |
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| 6 | boneless skinless chicken breasts, seasoned |
| 3 | teaspoons Creole seasoning |
| 1 1⁄2 | teaspoons salt |
| 1 | teaspoon white pepper |
| 1 | lb smoked turkey sausage, chopped into ½-inch pieces |
| 1 | cup chopped onion |
| 1⁄2 | cup chopped green bell pepper |
| 1⁄2 | cup chopped celery |
| 4 | teaspoons minced garlic |
| 1 | lb white beans, soaked overnight |
| 2 | quarts chicken stock |
| 3 | sprigs thyme |
| 1 | bay leaf |
| 2 | tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves |
Instructions
| 1. | Begin by heating a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, and adding the olive oil. |
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| 2. | Season the chicken with Creole seasoning, salt, and white pepper. |
| 3. | Place the seasoned chicken in the pan and sear until beautifully browned, approximately 4 to 5 minutes on each side. |
| 4. | Once nicely seared, remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside. |
| 5. | Add the chopped sausage to the pan and cook until it's caramelized and slightly crispy, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes. |
| 6. | Introduce the onions, green bell peppers, and celery to the pan, cooking until they soften and release their flavors, approximately 4 to 5 minutes. |
| 7. | Next, stir in the minced garlic and sauté until it becomes fragrant, about 30 seconds. |
| 8. | Incorporate the soaked white beans, chicken stock, fresh thyme sprigs, and a bay leaf. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a gentle simmer. |
| 9. | Allow the beans to cook for 1 hour until they are creamy and fragrant. |
| 10. | Return the seared chicken back to the pan, season it with the remaining Creole seasoning, salt, and pepper. |
| 11. | Continue cooking the cassoulet until the beans are tender and the chicken is cooked through, for approximately 1 more hour. |
| 12. | Finish by stirring in the freshly chopped parsley leaves. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 309.9 kcal |
| Protein | 30.3 g |
| Fat | 11.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 20.4 g |
| Fiber | 2.8 g |
| Sugar | 5.4 g |
Published on Jul 20, 2024 by Luminița