One-Skillet: Quick Cassoulet

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A hearty, one-pan American-style stew combining savory sausage, tender chicken, and beans in a rich tomato sauce.
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One-Skillet: Quick Cassoulet

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 Calories: 410.3

Description

This quick cassoulet brings the comforting flavors of a traditional French stew to your weeknight dinner table with minimal effort. Juicy chicken breasts and spicy Italian sausage are browned to perfection, then simmered with sweet carrots, onions, and garlic. The dish is enriched with dry red wine and finished with a can of beans in tomato sauce, creating a robust, savory meal that is both protein-packed and deeply satisfying. Its an ideal choice for busy evenings when you crave something warm and home-style without the hours of slow cooking. Serve with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce, and enjoy a restaurant-quality meal that the whole family will love. Simple ingredients come together to create a complex, aromatic dish that feels indulgent yet remains healthy and balanced.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large frying pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the chicken breasts and Italian sausage to the pan and brown on all sides.
  3. Add the sliced carrots, onion, and minced garlic to the pan and saut for 2 minutes.
  4. Drain off excess fat from the pan if necessary.
  5. Stir in the dry red wine, bay leaf, thyme, and pepper.
  6. Cover the pan and simmer over low heat for about 15 minutes, or until the chicken is no longer pink inside.
  7. Stir in the can of beans with pork in tomato sauce and heat through until warm.
  8. Remove the bay leaf before serving.
  9. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 410.3kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17.4g27%
Saturated Fat 4.5g23%
Cholesterol 26.7mg9%
Sodium 473.9mg20%
Total Carbohydrate 45.2g16%
Dietary Fiber 13.5g54%
Sugars 14.2g
Protein 20.3g41%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Ensure chicken breasts are deboned before cooking.

Red wine may be replaced by 1/2 cup chicken broth with 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar for a non-alcoholic version.

Beans are available under Heinz brand as well as many others; use your regular selection.

Keywords: american, beans, breasts, carrots, cassoulet, chicken, clove, dried, dry, frying, hot, italian, leaf, main, minced, oil, oneskillet, onion, pepper, pork
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