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Updated Nov 26, 2012
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Enjoy this French-inspired chicken Cassoulet – a rich dinner packed with beans, bacon and veggies.

Count’s Cassoulet

  • Prep Time 35 min
  • Total 60 min
  • Ingredients 13
  • Servings 8
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Ingredients

  • 6 slices bacon
  • 2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 large onions, chopped (2 cups)
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 cups cubed (1/2 inch) unpeeled red potatoes
  • 1/2 cup apple cider
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano, undrained
  • 2 cans (15.5 oz each) great northern beans, drained
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    In 4- or 5-quart Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat 6 to 7 minutes, until crisp. Remove bacon with slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Crumble bacon; set aside.
  • Step 
    2
    Sprinkle chicken with thyme, salt and pepper. Cook chicken in bacon drippings over medium-high heat about 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until no longer pink in center. Remove chicken and juices from pan to bowl; cover to keep warm.
  • Step 
    3
    Add oil to Dutch oven; reduce heat to medium. Cook onions and garlic in oil about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until softened and lightly browned. Add 2 cups water, the potatoes, cider and tomatoes. Cook uncovered over medium heat about 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Stir in beans, bacon and chicken. Cover; simmer 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition

338 Calories
7g Total Fat
35g Protein
32g Total Carbohydrate

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
338
Total Fat
7g
0%
Saturated Fat
2g
0%
Sodium
694mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate
32g
0%
Dietary Fiber
8g
0%
Protein
35g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
0%
0%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
0%
0%
Exchanges:
1 1/2 Starch; 1 Vegetable; 4 1/2 Very Lean Meat; 1 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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