Chicken Cassoulet Recipe: Delicious French Comfort Food
Hello friends, I recently shared a delicious traditional Cassoulet made with Duck. Many of you were having difficulty in finding the right ingredients and the fact that it was somewhat time-consuming. So I thought I would share with you a recipe that is easier to make with chicken as the main ingredient. And it is just as delicious! Join me in learning the simplified version of Cassoulet. I am certain you will like it as much as I do. Be sure to let me know what you think in the comments below!
Recipe Video
Recipe Ingredients
- 4 ounces 113 grams thick-cut Bacon, cut into ½ inch pieces
- 4 skinless Chicken Legs
- 4 skinless Chicken Thighs
- 3 Chorizo Sausage Links (or your favorite Sausage)
- 2 tablespoons 30 ml Garlic Olive Oil
- 1 large or 2 smaller Onions, diced
- 2 cups 300 grams Celery medium dice
- 2 cups 300 grams Carrots medium dice
- 2 cups 300 grams mixed Bell Peppers, cut into ½ inch dice
- 1 tablespoon 3 grams Sage freshly chopped
- 1 tablespoon 3 grams Thyme freshly chopped
- 2 tablespoons 12 grams Garlic chopped
- 1 cup 150 grams Tomatoes diced
- 2 cups 480 ml Chicken Stock
- 2 cups 480 ml Beef Stock (or enough stock to cover the ingredients)
- 1 Smoked Ham Hock
- 1 can of 28 ounces (794 grams) can of Cannellini Beans
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Recipe Instructions
- In a Non-Stick Fry Pan over medium heat, add the bacon, and when it releases enough fat, add the chicken and sausage and sauté until golden brown.
- In a Dutch oven, add the olive oil and when hot, add the onion and cook until golden brown. Add celery, carrots, bell peppers, fresh herbs, and garlic. When the garlic is fragrant, add the tomatoes and stocks.
- Add the chicken, bacon, and sausages, and make sure there is enough stock to cover all the ingredients.
- Cook over very low heat for about 45 minutes, making sure to check the bottom of your pot every 15 minutes.
- Remove the ham hock and adjust the consistency with a cooked roux, flour, or cornstarch diluted in water.
- Add the beans and cook for another 15 minutes.
- Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Note: Please adjust the seasoning according to your taste preferences. Enjoy your Chicken, Sausage and Beans dish!
