Classic French Chicken and Sausage Cassoulet Recipe

Name: Classic French Chicken and Sausage Cassoulet Recipe
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 25 min
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 1 pound dried white beans (soaked and rinsed); 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 pound lardons ( bacon strips ); 2 large white onions (diced); 1 pound bulk pork sausage; 1 1/2 pounds boneless chicken breast (cut into 1-inch pieces); 1 pound chicken legs; 2 pounds tomatoes (seeded and chopped); 1 cup dry white wine; 1 quart chicken stock; 1 bouquet garni; 3 cloves garlic (chopped); 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 2 carrots (peeled and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices); 1/2 cup bread crumbs; 1 teaspoon fresh parsley (finely chopped); 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme (finely chopped); 4 teaspoons butter (melted)