Easy Chicken and Sausage Cassoulet

Name: Easy Chicken and Sausage Cassoulet
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 1/2 cup olive oil (divided); Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs (approximately 1 pound); 1 medium onion (finely chopped); 1 large stalk celery (or 2 small, finely chopped); 5 cloves garlic (minced); 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme); 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional); 1 large bay leaf; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 7 ounces smoked sausage such as kielbasa (turkey or pork, quartered lengthwise then sliced into 1/4-inch pieces); 2 cans (15-ounce each) cannellini beans (or Great Northern beans, drained and rinsed); 2 cups chicken broth (preferably low-sodium); 1 cup coarse fresh breadcrumbs

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:40min

Easy Chicken and Sausage Cassoulet is a simplified, healthier version of the iconic French Provincial dish that can take days to make but it has all the flavor. Great as a casual weeknight dinner or perfect for impromptu entertaining!

Updated at: Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:05:10 GMT