Best 17 Chicken Cassoulet Recipes

CROCK POT CHICKEN AND SAUSAGE CASSOULET

Steps:

• Combine the beans, tomato juice, carrots, celery, garlic, bay leaves, and spices.
• Cut the sausages in half lengthwise and slice, stir into beans.
• Place the frozen chicken thighs on top of the bean mixture.
• Cover; cook on low-heat for 8 to 10 hours.
• Remove bay leaves, stir, adjust seasonings as desired and serve.

CHICKEN CASSOULET

Steps:

• Heat 1 T olive oil in a large skillet with an ovenproof handle, over high heat until hot. Reduce the heat to med-high. Season the chicken with salt and pepper to taste and add it to the skillet, skin side down; cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until browned. Turn the chicken and cook the other side for 3 to 4 minutes or until browned.
• Meanwhile, finely chop the onion (about 1 C). Finely chop the rosemary (about 1 1/2 t) and the thyme (about 1 1/2 t). Combine the rosemary and thyme in a bowl. Press the garlic (about 1 T plus 1 t) into the bowl. Rinse and drain the beans then mash 1 C of the beans into a separate small bowl with a fork.Set the rest of the whole beans aside. Cut the kielbasa in half lengthwise and then crosswise into 1/2 inch thick pieces.
• Remove the chicken to a plate and drain off all but 1 T of the fat from the skillet. Reduce heat to med-low and add the onions and cook for 5 minutes or until it has softened. Add the herb and garlic mixture and cook for 2 minutes. Add the red wine and simmer over low heat until it has reduced by half.
• Return the chicken to the skillet along with any juices that have accumulated on the plate. Add the kielbasa, chicken stock, both the mashed beans and the whole beans and the mustard. Bring the mixture to a simmer. Cover the pan and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the chicken has just cooked through. While the chicken is cooking, preheat the broiler.
• Toss the bread crumbs with the remaining 1 T olive oil. Remove the lid from the skillet and season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle the bread crumbs evenly over the top. Put the skillet under the broiler, about 4 inches from the heat source, and broil for 45 to 60 seconds, or until the crumbs are golden. When you serve the cassoulet, sprinkle the toasted bread crumbs over each serving.

CHICKEN CASSOULET SOUP

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain., Transfer to a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Add the water, chicken, beans, carrots, onion, vermouth, bouillon, garlic, thyme, fennel and if desired, lavender. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until heated through., Divide among bowls; sprinkle with bacon. If desired, top with additional fresh thyme.

SAUSAGE AND CHICKEN CASSOULET

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium-high heat until crisp. Remove from skillet; drain on paper towels. Reserve 1 tablespoon drippings in skillet.
• Add chicken to skillet; cook over medium-high heat about 4 minutes, turning once, until golden brown. Stir in carrots, onion, thyme, salt and pepper; cook 4 to 5 minutes or until chicken and vegetables are browned. Drain well. Remove chicken from skillet.
• In ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish, mix sausage, beans, tomatoes, bacon, carrots and onion. Top with chicken thighs; cover with foil.
• Bake about 45 minutes or until juice of chicken is clear when thickest part is cut to bone (180°F) and vegetables are tender.

CASSOULET OF LENTILS WITH CHICKEN, SAUSAGE AND PORK

Steps:

• Saute carrot, onion and celery with olive oil over medium heat until onion is translucent, in large heavy bottomed pan.
• Add lentils, bay leaf and thyme and saute approximately 1 more minute.
• Add chicken stock.
• Bring to a boil and cook for 15 minutes on medium heat until lentils are al dente. Stir occasionally. Remove from heat and set aside.
• Cut the chicken and pork meat into 1 inch cubes.
• Slice the sausage into 1/2 inch thick slices.
• Season the chicken and pork with the salt and white pepper. Sear in pan until rare.
• Remove chicken and pork from pan and sear sausages.
• Saute mushrooms separately with butter.
• Return lentils to heat.
• Add all ingredients to lentils and cook until meast reach desired degree of doneness. 4-8 minutes.
• Add chopped chives for garnish.

QUICK CHICKEN CASSOULET

Steps:

• In a bowl, mix bread crumbs and 2 tablespoons oil until well combined.
• Pour remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil into a 3-quart ovenproof pan over medium heat. When hot, add shallots, garlic, and carrot and stir occasionally until carrot is tender, about 7 minutes. Add beans, chicken, sausages, tomatoes, herbes de Provence, bay leaf, chicken broth, salt, and pepper; stir until well combined.
• Cover and bake in a 350° regular or convection oven until beans are hot, about 30 minutes; uncover and sprinkle top evenly with bread-crumb mixture. Bake until top is browned and edges are bubbling, about 20 minutes longer.

CHICKEN CASSOULET WITH CRISP BREADCRUMB TOPPING

Steps:

• Marinate the chicken: In a bowl large enough to hold chicken thighs, combine 2 garlic cloves, rosemary, 1/2 teaspoon thyme, and vinegar. Add chicken; toss to coat. Cover; refrigerate 1 to 2 hours.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees with rack in upper third. Drain beans, and place in a large stockpot with carrots, celery, onion, remaining 3 garlic cloves, bay leaf, sage, and remaining teaspoon thyme. Fill with enough cold water to cover by about 4 inches; bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring occasionally, until beans are tender, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
• Transfer bean mixture to a colander set over a bowl, reserving cooking liquid; let cool slightly. Puree half the mixture in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the metal blade. With the motor running, pour in about 1 cup reserved cooking liquid until thick and smooth. Return to pot with remaining bean mixture. Add the salt; stir to combine.
• Brush an 8-by-2 1/2-inch baking dish with the oil. Remove chicken from marinade, and arrange in a single layer in prepared dish. Bake until chicken is cooked through, about 15 minutes.
• Remove dish from oven; pour bean mixture over chicken, and sprinkle evenly with breadcrumbs. Set dish on a baking sheet; return to oven, and bake until breadcrumbs are golden brown and beans are bubbling, about 30 minutes. Remove from oven; serve hot.

BEAN CASSOULET WITH FENNEL SPICED CHICKEN AND ROASTED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Trim the Brussel sprouts by removing the tough outer leaves and stems. Halve lengthwise. Cook the Brussel sprouts in a cast iron casserole or oven-proof skillet in boiling salted water for 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
• Peel the onion, cut through the stem into 6 equal wedges, and trim any ragged tops. Wipe dry the casserole dish and heat 1/4 cup oil in it. When the oil is hot but not smoking, add the onions. While the onions are cooking, halve the parsnips lengthwise, then in bite-size wedges and add to the onions. While the parsnips and onions are cooking, cut the carrots and celery in the same manner as the parsnips and add to the vegetables already cooking in the casserole dish. Continue cooking the vegetables until lightly browned on all sides, 1 to 2 minutes, turning as needed. Add the cooked Brussels sprouts to the dish. Season with salt, to taste. Cook until all the vegetables are well browned, about 10 minutes, turning as needed. Remove the vegetables to a bowl and season with 2 tablespoons of Fennel Spice Rub to coat. Remove the vegetables from the casserole dish and set aside.
• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Cut the chicken into bone-in serving pieces (2 drumsticks, 2 thighs, and 8 half pieces of breast). Heat the remaining 1/4 cup of oil in the casserole dish over high heat. Season the chicken pieces well on both sides with the remaining Fennel Spice Rub. When the oil is hot but not smoking, add the chicken pieces skin side down, in batches if necessary. Cook until the chicken is dark brown on all sides, about 12 to 15 minutes. Remove the chicken from the dish. Tilt the pan and pour off all but 2 tablespoons of fat. Reduce the heat to medium, add the garlic and pancetta, and cook until golden, about 1 to 2 minutes.
• Add the beans and their liquid into the casserole dish with the pancetta. Bring to a simmer. Add the reserved vegetables and the chicken, skin side up. Roast, uncovered, until the chicken is fully cooked and the surface is nicely browned, 25 to 30 minutes. Let rest at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes before serving warm.
• Put the fennel seeds, coriander seeds, and peppercorns in a heavy pan over medium heat. Watch carefully, tossing frequently so the seeds toast evenly. When light brown and fragrant, pour the seeds onto a plate to cool. They must be cool before grinding, or they will gum up the blades.
• Pour the seeds into a blender and add the salt. Blend to a fine powder, shaking the blender occasionally to redistribute the seeds. Store in a tightly sealed glass jar in a cool, dry place, or freeze.

CROCK POT CHICKEN, SMOKED TURKEY SAUSAGE CASSOULET

Steps:

• In a slow cooker, combine chicken, leek, garlic, parsley, salt and pepper.
• Top with beans and sausage.
• Add white wine.
• Cover and cook on low 6 to 8 hours until chicken is tender.
• Serve with crusty french bread.
• Delicious.

CHICKEN AND HAM CASSOULET

Steps:

• In slow cooker, soak beans overnight in 4 cups water.
• Cover; cook on HIGH for 3 hours.
• Add remaining ingredients; mix well.
• Cover; cook on HIGH for an additional 3 to 4 hours or until beans are tender.

LOW-FAT CHICKEN CASSOULET

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• Heat the olive oil in a large dutch oven over medium heat; add the chicken, onions, and sausage, and cook until the chicken and sausage are brown on both sides.
• Break up the sausage into small pieces.
• Add the remaining ingredients; bring to a boil.
• Bake, covered, for 1 hour.
• Remove bay leaf before serving.

CHICKEN CASSOULET

Steps:

• Rinse the beans and place in medium saucepan.
• Add enough water to cover by 2 inches.
• Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Remove from heat and let sit for 1 hour.
• OR, soak beans overnight in a cool place, drain and rinse.
• Rinse chicken,pat dry and set aside.
• Halve the sausage lengthwise and cut into 1 inch pieces.
• In a medium mixing bowl, combine drained beans, sausage, tomato juice, Worchestershire sauce, bouilion granules, basil, oregano and paprika.
• Set this mixture aside.
• In a 4 quart crockpot, combine celery, carrot and onion.
• Place chicken pieces on top.
• Pour the bean mixture on top of chicken.
• Cook on low heat for 9-11 hours or high heat for 4 1/2 to 5 1/2 hours.
• Remove Chicken and sausage with slotted spoon.
• Mash the bean mixture slightly.
• Serve chicken, sausage and beans in soup bowls.
• Serve with crusty bread and enjoy!

ELEGANT CHICKEN CASSOULET

Steps:

• 1. preheat oven to 350°. Lightly grease a 12 x 8" baking dish. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, sauté onion, celery and mushrooms in reserved bacon drippings until tender. In a large bowl, mix soup, sour cream, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Add chicken, bacon, and sautéed vegetables to bowl. Mix well. Pour into prepared baking dish. Bake for 25 minutes.
• 2. Remove casserole from oven. Arrange biscuits over casserole. Sprinkle tops of biscuits lightly with paprika. Return to oven and bake 20 to 25 minutes longer. Garnish with fresh thyme if desired.

CHICKEN AND CHORIZO CASSOULET

Steps:

• Dust the chicken in the flour and shake to remove excess. Heat the oil in a large, heavy-based saucepan over high heat. Add the chicken and cook, in batches, for 6-8 minutes or until browned. Remove from pan and keep warm. Add the chorizo, onion, garlic, carrots and celery to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes or until softened. Add the tomato paste and cook for a further minute. Return the chicken to the pan and add the stock, tomatoes, bay leaf and thyme. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low and cook, covered, 30 minutes. Remove the lid and continue cooking for 20-30 minutes more, or until the sauce has thickened. Add the beans, salt and pepper to combine.

CHICKEN AND SAUSAGE CASSOULET

Steps:

• 1. In crock pot, combine un-drained beans, tomato juice, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, bay leaves, bouillon, basil, and oregano.
• 2. Place frozen chicken atop bean mixture.
• 3. Cut sausage in half lengthwise and slice. Place atop chicken.
• 4. Cover; cook on low-heat setting for 10-12 hours or high-heat setting for 5-6 hours.
• 5. Remove bay leaves.

QUICK CHICKEN CASSOULET WITH ARTICHOKE AND OLIVES

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Stir in the chicken breast, and cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic, and continue cooking until the chicken has turned golden brown on all sides. Pour in the white wine, and simmer for 1 minute, then stir in the chicken stock, great Northern beans, spinach, artichokes, olive, tarragon, and the whole rosemary sprig. Season with ground black pepper.
• Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove the rosemary sprig before serving.

CHICKEN CASSOULET

Steps:

• 1. Preheat multicook pressure cooker using the browning feature. (You can use a dutch oven on your stove top if you prefer) Add 2T olive oil. Meanwhile, clean chicken pieces and drizzle 1T olive oil over the chicken. Season with italian seasoning, thyme, salt and pepper.
• 2. Place chicken into preheated pressure cooker or large dutch oven with 2T olive oil skin side down (you may remove skin for a healthier version). Brown the seasoned chicken pieces for 5-7 minutes on all sides and remove from the pan.
• 3. While you are browing chicken pieces dice the onion, bell pepper, carrots and fresh tomatoes. Slowly add the onion, bell pepper and carrots cooking for 2-3 minutes so that the veggies are opaque. Then add the peeled and smashed garlic cloves.
• 4. Deglaze the pan by adding the chardonnay wine (you may substitued this with low sodium chicken or vegetable stock). Add the remaining ingredients and stir to combine.
• 5. Reintroduce the browned chicken pieces to the beans, veggies and sauce mixture. Be sure to push the chicken into the sauce. You may also debone the chicken in this step if you like.
• 6. If you are using a pressure cooker change the setting to 15psi. Secure the lid closed and set the time for 35 minutes.
• 7. If you are using a dutch oven you can keep the heat on medium low for 1 hour simmering until liquid is somewhat cooked into the beans. You can finish this off in the oven with the lid off for 30 more minutes which will concentrate the flavor and thicken the sauce.
• 8. Prior to serving this dish you may add add breadcrumbs that I browned on the stovetop with a drizzle of olive oil and butter. This thickens the beans and broth to a stew like consistency.