Chickenwhitebeanandsausagecassoulet Recipes

CHICKEN, WHITE BEAN AND SAUSAGE CASSOULET

Steps:

• Set a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, and add the olive oil to the pan.
• Season the chicken with 2 teaspoons of the Creole seasoning, 1 teaspoon of the salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of the pepper.
• Place the chicken in the pan and sear until well browned, about 4 to 5 minutes.
• Turn over and sear on the second side for an additional 4 to 5 minutes.
• Remove the chicken pieces from the pan and set aside.
• Place the sausage in the pan and cook until well caramelized, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
• Add the onions, peppers and celery to the pan and cook until soft, about 4 to 5 minutes.
• Add the garlic and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Add the beans, stock, fresh thyme and bay leaf and bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer.
• Cook the beans for 1 hour.
• Add the chicken back to the pan, and season with the remaining Creole seasoning, salt and pepper.
• Continue to cook the beans until they are tender, and the chicken is cooked through, about 1 hour.
• Stir in the chopped parsley.

CROCK POT CHICKEN AND SAUSAGE CASSOULET

Steps:

• Combine the beans, tomato juice, carrots, celery, garlic, bay leaves, and spices.
• Cut the sausages in half lengthwise and slice, stir into beans.
• Place the frozen chicken thighs on top of the bean mixture.
• Cover; cook on low-heat for 8 to 10 hours.
• Remove bay leaves, stir, adjust seasonings as desired and serve.