Estate Dinners

Slow Cooker White Bean Cassoulet

The Strategy:

Simmering chicken, sausage, parsnips, and white beans slowly in a rich tomato broth yields an incredibly comforting French-style cassoulet. Searing the meats before adding them to the slow cooker locks in their savory juices and adds a wonderful depth of flavor. A crispy, buttery Parmesan breadcrumb topping added right before serving provides the perfect, crunchy finishing touch.

Serves: 6 to 8 | Total Time: 30 minute prep and 8 hours in your slow cooker

Ingredients

Cassoulet Vegetables and Beans

1 large onion, peeled and chopped, about 1 ½ cups
4 to 6 medium carrots, peeled, trimmed and cut into thin diagonal slices, about 1 ½ cups
1 parsnip, peeled and cut into thin diagonal slices, about 1 cup
2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
2 (15-ounce) cans white beans, rinsed and drained
1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes

Cassoulet Liquids and Meats

1 cup homemade chicken stock or prepared low sodium broth
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil
4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into ½-inch pieces
1 pound smoked sausage, cut into rounds

Cassoulet Spices and Herb

1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon coarse black pepper
½ teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf

Cassoulet Breadcrumb Topping

½ cup panko bread crumbs
1 ounce Parmesan cheese, grated, about ¼ cup
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Raw cooking ingredients for Slow Cooker White Bean Cassoulet arranged beautifully on a clean kitchen counter.

Instructions

Cassoulet Prep

Place the onion, carrots, parsnip and garlic into a slow cooker.
Pour in the beans, tomatoes, chicken stock and tomato paste.
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Cook the chicken in the skillet until golden on all sides, about 5 minutes.
Add the chicken into the slow cooker.
Cook sausage in the skillet until golden, about 5 minutes, adding more oil if needed.
Add the sausage to the slow cooker.
Season with salt, pepper and thyme. Submerge the bay leaf into the liquid.
Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours. About 30 to 60 minutes before serving, place the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley and butter into a sauté pan. Use a fork to combine.

Slow Cooking and Topping

Cook over medium heat until golden and crispy. Crumble this on top of the cassoulet and continue to cook, in the slow cooker, uncovered.
Spoon the cassoulet directly from your slow cooker into bowls and garnish with additional fresh parsley.

Home cook prepared steps for assembling and cooking Slow Cooker White Bean Cassoulet.

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The Heart of the Table

This slow-cooked cassoulet is the ultimate chilly-weather comfort, warming the house with the rich aromas of herbs, garlic, and slow-simmered meats. Placed at the center of the table, it invites everyone to slow down, ladle up hearty bowls, and enjoy a deeply nourishing, rustic feast together.

An appetizing, fresh serving of cooked Slow Cooker White Bean Cassoulet displayed beautifully on a styled dining table.

The Art of the Host

a professional-grade forged high-carbon steel carving knife
a large, hand-thrown ceramic serving platter with an organic rim
a well-seasoned 12-inch cast-iron skillet with dual pour spouts
a 7-quart enameled cast-iron Dutch oven with dual helper handles
a set of minimalist, mouth-blown crystal coupe glasses with slender stems

Neighborly Grace

THE PRESENTATION: Spoon the rich cassoulet into a large stoneware crock, generously scattering the golden-brown Parmesan breadcrumbs and chopped fresh parsley over the top.
THE POUR: A medium-bodied red wine like a Cabernet Franc or a warm, spiced apple cider.
THE VIBE: Evening Dining Room. Rain taps on the window as the warm fireplace crackles, making the rich, slow-cooked stew feel like a cozy sanctuary.

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Slow Cooker White Bean Cassoulet

Slow Cooker White Bean Cassoulet

The full recipe lives in the Vault

The Heart of the Table

The Art of the Host

Neighborly Grace

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