A hearty and colorful stew with tender chicken and white beans, sprinkled with fresh herbs.

Slow Cooker Chicken Cassoulet

Name: Slow Cooker Chicken Cassoulet
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 240 min
Total time: 260 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on, 4; olive oil, 1 tablespoon; onion, 1 chopped; garlic cloves, 2 minced; carrots, 2 chopped; mushrooms, 8 oz sliced; diced tomatoes, 1 can (14 oz); cannellini beans, 1 can (14 oz) drained and rinsed; chicken broth, 2 cups; fresh thyme leaves, 1 tablespoon; smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon; salt, to taste; pepper, to taste; fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Category Main Course

Prep 20 minutes

Cook 240 minutes

Style French

Technique Slow cooking

Diet Friendly Dairy-Free

Daily Recipe: January 26, 2023

For a cozy dinner at home, try this Slow Cooker Chicken Cassoulet recipe. Inspired by the flavors of French cuisine, we have added some seasonal twists to make it interesting. The dish features slow-cooked chicken thighs, white beans, carrots, and mushrooms, all simmered in a rich tomato broth flavored with herbs and spices.

Ingredients (for 4)

Chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on - 4
Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
Onion - 1 - chopped
Garlic cloves - 2 - minced
Carrots - 2 - chopped
Mushrooms - 8 oz - sliced
Diced tomatoes - 1 can (14 oz)
Cannellini beans - 1 can (14 oz) - drained and rinsed
Chicken broth - 2 cups
Fresh thyme leaves - 1 tablespoon
Smoked paprika - 1 teaspoon
Salt - - to taste
Pepper - - to taste
Fresh parsley - - chopped, for garnish

Preparation

Step 1 - 🧂🍗🌶️

Generously season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper on both sides.
Step 2 - 🍳🐔🔥

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken thighs, skin-side down, until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to slow cooker.
Step 3 - 🥕🧅🍄

In the same skillet, add onion, garlic, and carrots. Cook for 2 minutes until slightly softened. Add mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes until tender.
Step 4 - 🥫🍲🐔

Add diced tomatoes, drained and rinsed cannellini beans, chicken broth, thyme, smoked paprika, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir well and pour mixture over chicken in slow cooker.
Step 5 - ⏰🍲🔥

Cover slow cooker and cook on high for 3-4 hours, or on low for 6-8 hours, until chicken is falling off the bone.
Step 6 - 🐔🍴💪

Remove chicken from slow cooker and shred meat with two forks. Return chicken to slow cooker and stir everything together.
Step 7 - 👅🧂

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Step 8 - 🍲🥄🌿

Ladle cassoulet into bowls and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley. Enjoy!

Additional

You can also add some diced bacon or sausage to the cassoulet for even more flavor. Served with a crusty bread and a glass of red wine, this dish is perfect for a cozy winter evening in. Kids can help by measuring and pouring the ingredients, and shredding the chicken under adult supervision.