Quick Cassoulet

Name: Quick Cassoulet
Ingredients: 1 c. fresh bread crumbs (3 slices); 2 tsp. olive oil; 2 onions, chopped; 1 carrot, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1/4 lb. turkey kielbasa sausage, thinly sliced; 1 1/2 c. diced, cooked chicken or turkey; 2 (16 oz.) cans Great Northern beans, drained and rinsed; 1 (28 oz.) can whole tomatoes, drained and coarsely chopped; 1 c. defatted, reduced-sodium chicken stock; 1/2 c. dry white or red wine; 1 1/2 tsp. chopped fresh thyme or 1/2 tsp. dried thyme; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper

14 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1 c. fresh bread crumbs (3 slices)
2 tsp. olive oil
2 onions, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/4 lb. turkey kielbasa sausage, thinly sliced
1 1/2 c. diced, cooked chicken or turkey
2 (16 oz.) cans Great Northern beans, drained and rinsed
1 (28 oz.) can whole tomatoes, drained and coarsely chopped
1 c. defatted, reduced-sodium chicken stock
1/2 c. dry white or red wine
1 1/2 tsp. chopped fresh thyme or 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 350°.
2

Spread bread crumbs on baking sheet and bake for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally until crisp and lightly colored; set aside.
3

Meanwhile, in Dutch oven or flameproof casserole, heat oil over medium heat.
4

Add onions, carrots and garlic; cook, stirring, just until beginning to color, about 5 minutes.
5

Add kielbasa and cook, stirring until it is lightly browned, 5 minutes longer.
6

Add chicken or turkey, beans, tomatoes, chicken stock, wine, thyme, salt and pepper; bring to a simmer.
7

Sprinkle cassoulet with reserved bread crumbs and place in oven for 20 to 30 minutes or until browned and bubbling. Serves 6.