How to Make Easy and Delicious Slow Cooker Cassoulet - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you’re craving a flavorful and comforting dish that requires minimal effort, then this Easy and Delicious Slow Cooker Cassoulet is the perfect recipe for you. This French-inspired stew combines tender beans, savory meats, and a medley of aromatic herbs and spices to create a rich and hearty meal that is sure to satisfy your taste buds.

One of the best things about this recipe is that it can be made in a slow cooker, allowing you to simply toss all the ingredients into the pot and l...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 6 slices turkey bacon
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, chopped
  • ¼ pound fully-cooked smoked sausage, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • 2 bay leaves
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup tomato paste
  • 3 (15 ounce) cans great Northern beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
  • 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 4 hrs 20 mins
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 45 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook bacon until crisp and brown, turning often, about 10 minutes. Remove bacon and drain on paper towels; crumble when cool. Set bacon aside.
  • Cook and stir onion in the same skillet until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in chicken, sausage, garlic, thyme, bay leaves, and black pepper; cook until chicken pieces are browned, 5 to 8 minutes. Stir in tomato paste.
  • Transfer chicken mixture to a slow cooker and stir in crumbled turkey bacon, great Northern beans, and diced tomatoes. Cover the cooker, set on Low, and cook until cassoulet is thickened and the chicken is very tender, 4 to 5 hours. Sprinkle with parsley before serving.
  • Nutrition

    522 cal.

    • Total Fat: 19g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 68mg
    • Sodium: 641mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 53g
    • Dietary Fiber: 12g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 36g
    • Vitamin C: 16mg
    • Calcium: 171mg
    • Iron: 7mg
    • Potassium: 1195mg