Chicken and White Bean Cassoulet Recipe

Name: Chicken and White Bean Cassoulet
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound gigante or white lima beans; 6 chicken drumsticks; Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 medium leeks, washed and chopped; 4 carrots, cut into rounds; 4 cups chicken stock; 2 cups water; 2 bay leaves; 2 tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley

Servings: persons

1/2 pound gigante or white lima beans
6 chicken drumsticks
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 medium leeks, washed and chopped
4 carrots, cut into rounds
4 cups chicken stock
2 cups water
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley

1
In a large bowl, soak the beans overnight with water to cover by 3 inches.
2
Season the chicken with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
3
In a 5-to 6-quart crock pot, heat the oil over high heat until hot.
4
Sear the chicken, turning, until browned, 6 to 8 minutes total.
5
Stir the leeks and carrots into the crock pot, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the leeks are softened, about 4 minutes.
6
Stir in the stock, water, bay leaves, reserved beans, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
7
Simmer the stew on low, covered, until the meat and beans are very tender, about 5 hours.
8
Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve, sprinkled with the parsley.

826

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

127

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pound gigante or white lima beans, 6 chicken drumsticks, Kosher salt, Freshly ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Chicken and White Bean Cassoulet falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken and White Bean Cassoulet

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