Food

Chicken Cassoulet

June 6, 2022

Here’s an easy take on the traditional, hearty and rewarding French dish

Yield
Serves 8
Prep Time
30mins
Cook Time
90mins
Difficulty Level
3 / 5

With haricot beans, pork sausages, chicken and numerous vegetables, this classic French stew is as delicious as it is wholesome, and is perfect served with a side of crusty bread.

Ingredients

Steps

01.

In a large bowl, cover beans with water. Stand overnight; drain. Rinse under cold water; drain.

02.
Preheat oven to 180 C.
03.

In a large saucepan of boiling water, cook sausages, uncovered, 2 mins; drain.

04.
Remove skin from chicken; cut breasts in half.
05.

Heat oil in 5 litre (20 cups) flameproof casserole dish; cook chicken and sausages, in batches, until browned. Drain on absorbent paper; slice sausages thickly.

06.

Add bacon to dish; cook, stirring, until crisp. Drain on absorbent paper.

07.

Return chicken to dish with beans, garlic, spices, vegetables, wine, the water and tomato paste. Cook, covered, in oven 1½ hrs.

08.

Add sausages; cover. Cook about 30 mins or until sausages are cooked. Season to taste. Serve sprinkled with bacon and parsley.

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