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How to Make Instant Pot® Cajun Cassoulet - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of hearty, flavorful stews, then you're going to love this Instant Pot® Cajun Cassoulet recipe. This dish is a delightful combination of French and Cajun cuisine, featuring tender chicken, savory sausages, and creamy white beans, all cooked in a rich and aromatic broth. Not only is this dish bursting with flavor, but it's also incredibly easy to make in your Instant Pot®, making it perfect for a weeknight dinner or a cozy weekend meal. With just a handful of simple ingredients...

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • ½ pound thick-cut bacon, cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 2 (4 ounce) chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 pound boudin sausage
  • 2 (15.5 ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 3 cups low-sodium chicken stock
  • 3 large cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups fresh white bread crumbs
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Melt 1/2 the butter in the pot. Add onion, bell pepper, and celery. Cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Transfer vegetables to a bowl. Add bacon and cook until brown and crisp, about 5 minutes. Remove bacon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Add chicken and boudin sausage. Cook in rendered bacon fat until chicken is no longer pink inside and juices run clear, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain and discard bacon grease and turn off Saute function.
  • Pour in cannellini beans, chicken broth, and cooked onion mixture. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Meanwhile, melt remaining butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Stir in minced garlic and fresh bread crumbs. Cook until garlic and bread crumbs are browned, 2 to 4 minutes. Transfer bread crumb mixture to a bowl.
  • Release Instant Pot® pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Remove boudin sausage, cut into 1-inch pieces, and return to the pot. Stir in Cajun seasoning, hot sauce, and cooked bacon. Ladle cassoulet into serving bowls and top each serving with toasted bread crumbs.

    • Nutrition

    403 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 45mg
    • Sodium: 1121mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 45g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 21g
    • Vitamin C: 15mg
    • Calcium: 100mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 234mg

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