Chef John's Quick Cassoulet
Chef John's Quick Cassoulet layers smoky bacon, sausage, and juicy chicken with tender cannellini beans for a rich, comforting bite in every spoonful. A buttery Parmigiano breadcrumb topping adds crunchy contrast and savory depth, making it a hearty choice for a cozy dinner or an impressive weekend meal with friends.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chef John's Quick Cassoulet, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 61 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 23 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 75 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 80
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 51
- Performance
- 50
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather the ingredients.
- 2
Put the bacon in a large, cold, oven-safe skillet. Set over medium heat and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, until nearly crisp. Move the bacon to a bowl, keeping the grease in the pan.
- 3
Stir in the sausage slices and cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
- 4
Add the chicken thigh pieces; cook and stir for 5 minutes, until browned.
- 5
Transfer the meat to the plate with the bacon. Discard all the oil, but do not wipe out the pan.
- 6
Add the chopped onion and reduce the heat to medium-low; cook and stir for 5 minutes, until the onions are translucent. Add 1 cup of chicken stock.
- 7
Mash about 1/4 of the beans in a small bowl, then stir all the beans into the pan.
- 8
Stir in the cayenne, rosemary, and thyme. Return the reserved meat to the pan. Stir in the remaining cup of stock, or more if needed to cover. Bring back to a simmer.
- 9
Combine the bread crumbs, Parmigiano-Reggiano, and melted butter in a small bowl. Preheat the oven's broiler and position the oven rack about 7 inches from the heat source.
- 10
Sprinkle the cassoulet with half of the bread crumb mixture. Place under the broiler and cook for about 5 minutes, until browned.
- 11
Remove the pan and press the bread crumbs down into the cassoulet. Top with the remaining bread crumb mixture. Return to the oven and continue broiling for 5 more minutes, until browned.
- 12
Turn off the broiler and leave the pan in the oven for 15 minutes. Remove and let rest for 5 minutes. Enjoy.
- Calories 924.79 kcal High 46%
- Protein 58.85 g Good Source 118%
- Carbohydrate 63.92 g 23%
- Total Fat 48.28 g High 62%
- Saturated Fat 21.31 g High 107%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 176.96 mg High 59%
- Sodium 2358.91 mg High 103%
- Dietary Fiber 14.74 g Good Source 53%
- Total Sugars 2.98 g --
- Added Sugars 1.07 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 289.88 mg Good Source 22%
- Iron 7.76 mg Good Source 43%
- Potassium 883.73 mg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin A 14.2 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 1.25 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Chef John's Quick Cassoulet is made with 13 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr 5 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Boneless Chicken Thigh, Bread Crumbs, Butter, and Cannellini Beans. Each serving provides about 924.79 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chef John's Quick Cassoulet made of?
- The main ingredients are Boneless Chicken Thigh, Bread Crumbs, Butter, Cannellini Beans, Cayenne Pepper. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chef John's Quick Cassoulet?
- About 1 hr 5 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 924.79 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chef John's Quick Cassoulet easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 12 steps.
- Is Chef John's Quick Cassoulet healthy?
- Chef John's Quick Cassoulet has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 924.79 calories and 58.85 g of protein, or 118% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2358.91 mg (103% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 21.31 g (107% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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