Indulge in a hearty and flavorful journey with our delightful chicken and sausage cassoulet, a classic French casserole that combines succulent chicken, savory sausage, and tender beans in a rich and flavorful broth. Embark on a culinary adventure as we guide you through three enticing variations of this timeless dish, each offering unique flavor profiles and culinary surprises.
1. **Classic Chicken and Sausage Cassoulet:** Experience the traditional charm of cassoulet with our classic recipe. We'll show you how to create a comforting and robust dish using succulent chicken, flavorful sausage, and a medley of tender white beans, all simmered in a rich and savory broth.
2. **Chorizo and Chicken Cassoulet:** Embark on a vibrant and spicy adventure with our chorizo and chicken cassoulet. This variation adds a kick of heat and a burst of smoky flavor with the incorporation of spicy chorizo sausage. Prepare your taste buds for a delightful fusion of Spanish and French culinary traditions.
3. **Vegetarian Cassoulet:** Delight in a hearty and satisfying vegetarian cassoulet that showcases the beauty of plant-based ingredients. We'll guide you through crafting a flavorful dish using a combination of hearty vegetables, aromatic herbs, and a rich vegetable broth. Experience the symphony of flavors and textures in this meatless masterpiece.
CROCK POT CHICKEN AND SAUSAGE CASSOULET
This is a hearty stew of white beans, chicken and sausage. This recipe was developed for a 3 quart crock pot. If you use a larger one, you will need to double the ingredients. Serve with cornbread, green onion fans and a side salad.
Provided by PaulaG
Categories Stew
Time 8h15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
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.
SAUSAGE AND CHICKEN CASSOULET
Flavorful chicken thighs are perched on top of a sausage, bean and tomato mixture in a French-inspired casserole.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 440, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 14 g, Protein 33 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 650 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g
CASSOULET OF LENTILS WITH CHICKEN, SAUSAGE AND PORK
This is a great dish to serve on a cold winter night. The recipe calls for green lentils, but you can use any kind of lentil you prefer. Serve this with a crisp salad and some crusty french bread for a fantastic meal, fit for company. Modified from a recipe I this from the BV Wine Society probably 10 years ago.
Provided by Simply Chris
Categories Stew
Time 50m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 601.2, Fat 35.6, SaturatedFat 11.3, Cholesterol 118.8, Sodium 715.4, Carbohydrate 27.2, Fiber 12, Sugar 4, Protein 42.3
CHICKEN AND SAUSAGE CASSOULET
From Better Homes and Gardens New Crockery Cookbook.
Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)
Categories Chicken
Time 10h15m
Number Of Ingredients 12
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.
Tips:
- Use a variety of beans for a more complex flavor and texture.
- Soak the beans overnight or for at least 8 hours before cooking to reduce cooking time.
- Use a heavy pot or Dutch oven to cook the cassoulet, as it will help to evenly distribute the heat.
- Brown the chicken and sausage before adding them to the pot, as this will help to develop their flavor.
- Add a bouquet garni to the pot for extra flavor. A bouquet garni is a bundle of herbs tied together with kitchen twine. Common herbs used in a bouquet garni for cassoulet include parsley, thyme, and bay leaves.
- Simmer the cassoulet for at least 2 hours, or until the beans are tender and the sauce has thickened.
- Serve the cassoulet with a crusty bread or rice.
Conclusion:
Chicken and sausage cassoulet is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter night. It is a one-pot meal that is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With a little planning, you can have a delicious and satisfying cassoulet on the table in no time.
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