Easy Slow Cooker Cassoulet
Less involved than the French version but still carrying that great flavor, this slow cooker cassoulet is easy enough to make for busy weeknights.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 506kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup chopped carrots about 2 large
- 1 small onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups white beans cooked (about 2 cans)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup dry white wine or broth
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 to 3 pounds bone-in chicken pieces skinned
- 1 to 2 pounds fully cooked sausage cut into 2-inch pieces
- chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Place the carrot, onion, and garlic in the bowl of the slow cooker.
- Top with the beans. Add the salt, pepper, and pour the wine and broth over all.
- Arrange the chicken in the beans, pushing some into the beans. Nestle the sausage amongst the chicken and sprinkle with some chopped parsley.
- Cover and cook on Low for 6-7 hours or on High for 4-5 hours, until the chicken is tender. (See note to make with optional crumb topping.)
- Garnish with more chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
To make with a crumb topping:
- About 1/2 hour before end of slow-cooking, remove contents of cooker to a shallow 2-3-quart baking dish.
- Disperse chicken, sausage, and beans evenly in dish.
- Top with about 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs that have been moistened with a bit of olive oil.
- Bake in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes or so, until the crumb topping is browned.
Nutrition
Serving: 1pc. chicken + 1 cup | Calories: 506kcal | Carbohydrates: 64.1g | Protein: 45.1g | Fat: 7.5g | Saturated Fat: 1.9g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 513mg | Fiber: 16.4g | Sugar: 3.3g