Delve into the world of culinary delights and embark on a journey to discover the best recipe for a delectable low-fat chicken cassoulet. This hearty and flavorful dish, traditionally hailing from the South of France, is tantalizingly rich and boasts a medley of tender chicken, savory beans, aromatic vegetables, and a symphony of herbs and spices. Whether you prefer a classic preparation or a modern twist, our carefully curated selection of recipes will guide you through the steps to create an irresistibly delicious, yet health-conscious version of this beloved French casserole.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
LIGHTER CASSOULET
This traditionally rich, slow-cooked, French casserole is made healthier with lean gammon steak and pork shoulder for a hearty, warming meal
Provided by Angela Nilsen
Categories Dinner
Time 5h
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Put the beans in a very large bowl. Pour over 3 times their volume of water so they are well covered, as they will soak up a lot. Cover with cling film and leave to soak overnight.
- Tip the beans into a large colander to drain, discarding the water. Put them in a large, deep saucepan and cover with fresh cold water (about 2 litres), so it is about 3cm above the beans. Add 3 of the garlic cloves, 2 thyme sprigs and 1 rosemary sprig. Bring to the boil, half cover the pan with its lid and keep on a very gentle simmer for 1 ½ hrs, checking the water level occasionally. Cut the gammon into lardon-sized pieces. Put the lardons in with the beans, checking there is still enough water to cover everything. Simmer for a further 30 mins.
- Wrap the remaining thyme and rosemary sprigs in the bay leaf and tie with string to make a bouquet garni. Heat the oil in a large, deep ovenproof sauté pan or flameproof casserole dish. Put the onion and carrot in the pan and fry gently on a medium heat for 5 mins, stirring occasionally. Finely chop the remaining 4 garlic cloves. Melt the butter in the pan, add the garlic and fry for 2 mins. Increase the heat, add the pork shoulder and fry for 2-3 mins until it is no longer pink. Pour in the wine and let it bubble for 1 min until slightly reduced. Stir in the tomatoes, tuck in the bouquet garni and simmer for 3 mins until saucy. Season well with pepper and 2 pinches of salt. Remove and set aside.
- Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Drain the beans in a large colander set over a large bowl so you can reserve the cooking liquid (you should have about 850ml). Remove and discard the herb stems. Squash the softened garlic cloves with a spoon, then stir through the beans and lardons. Tip this mixture into the pan with the pork shoulder, then pour in 600ml of the reserved cooking liquid. Simmer gently, uncovered, for 30 mins until you have a moist, soupy consistency.
- Meanwhile, lay the sausages on a small non-stick baking tray and roast for 20 mins, turning halfway through, until brown. Remove, cut into 1cm-thick diagonal slices and lower the oven to 160C/140C fan/gas 3.
- Tuck the sausage slices into the beans, transfer the cassoulet to the oven and bake for 11/2 hrs, uncovered. Meanwhile, mix together the panko crumbs, garlic, lemon zest, oil and some pepper. By now the meat should be almost tender and the cassoulet moist and juicy, not dry. (If necessary, pour in some of the reserved cooking liquid.) Scatter the crumb mix over and return to the oven for 20-25 mins until the topping is golden.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 500 calories, Fat 15.9 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5.2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 38.4 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7.2 grams sugar, Fiber 16.1 grams fiber, Protein 39.7 grams protein, Sodium 1.3 milligram of sodium
LOWER-FAT CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI CASSEROLE
Lower-fat chicken and broccoli casserole recipe. My two-year-old loves this and so do my hips!
Provided by hypsie
Categories Chicken and Broccoli Casserole
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly coat a casserole dish with cooking spray.
- Spray a large skillet with cooking spray and place over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, stir frozen broccoli, condensed soup, Cheddar cheese, and mayonnaise in a large bowl until well combined.
- Add cooked chicken to the broccoli mixture and stir until everything is evenly coated. Pour into the prepared casserole dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 231 calories, Carbohydrate 11.6 g, Cholesterol 67.1 mg, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 29.5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 490.7 mg, Sugar 3 g
LOW-FAT CHICKEN DIVAN
No one will ever guess this creamy, hearty casserole is actually low in fat. My daughter requests this dish often, and I happily oblige. It's a good-for-you meal with broccoli and chicken.-Debbie Wheeler, Nampa, Idaho
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Coat a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish with nonstick spray. Arrange the broccoli in the dish; top with chicken. Combine the next six ingredients; pour over chicken. Sprinkle with cheese. , Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes or until bubbly.
Nutrition Facts :
LOW-FAT CHICKEN CASSOULET
Make and share this Low-Fat Chicken Cassoulet recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Dancer
Categories Chicken
Time 1h25m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
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.
Tips:
- Trim excess fat from the chicken pieces before cooking to reduce the fat content of the dish.
- Use low-fat or fat-free chicken broth instead of regular chicken broth to further reduce the fat content.
- Add plenty of vegetables, such as carrots, celery, onions, and garlic, to the cassoulet to increase its nutritional value and fiber content.
- Use a variety of beans, such as cannellini beans, kidney beans, and black beans, to add different flavors and textures to the dish.
- Cook the cassoulet in a slow cooker on low for 8-10 hours or overnight to allow the flavors to develop and the beans to become tender.
- Serve the cassoulet with a side of whole-wheat bread or brown rice to make it a more complete meal.
Conclusion:
This low-fat chicken cassoulet is a delicious and hearty meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it is easy to make. So next time you are looking for a comforting and satisfying meal, give this recipe a try.
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
#weeknight #time-to-make #course #main-ingredient #preparation #casseroles #main-dish #poultry #vegetables #oven #chicken #turkey #stove-top #dietary #meat #carrots #green-yellow-beans #onions #equipment #4-hours-or-less
You'll also love