Crock Pot Chicken Smoked Turkey Sausage Cassoulet

Dive into the comforting flavors of this Crock Pot Chicken Smoked Turkey Sausage Cassoulet, a hearty, slow-cooked classic perfect for cozy dinners. This dish combines tender chicken thighs, smoky turkey sausage, and creamy Great Northern beans, simmered with a medley of carrots, celery, tomatoes, and aromatic seasonings like thyme and smoked paprika. The crock pot does all the work, melding the rich flavors over hours into a satisfying, soul-warming one-pot meal. Serve this cassoulet topped with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a rustic, French-inspired dinner that’s high in protein, packed with wholesome ingredients, and easy to prepare. Perfect for busy weeknights or make-ahead meal prep, this crowd-pleaser is sure to become a family favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:360 mins

Total Time:380 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Chicken thighs (boneless, skinless)
• 12 ounces Smoked turkey sausage
• 2 cups Great Northern beans (canned, drained, and rinsed)
• 14.5 ounces Diced tomatoes (canned)
• 1 cup Chicken broth
• 2 medium Carrots (sliced into 1/2 inch pieces)
• 2 pieces Celery stalks (chopped)
• 1 medium Onion (diced)
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves (minced)
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 piece Bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Sear them for 2-3 minutes per side until browned but not cooked through. Transfer to the crock pot.

Step 3

In the same skillet, add the remaining olive oil and cook the turkey sausage slices until lightly browned, about 3-4 minutes. Transfer to the crock pot.

Step 4

To the crock pot, add the Great Northern beans, diced tomatoes (along with the liquid), chicken broth, carrots, celery, onion, and garlic.

Step 5

Stir in the tomato paste, bay leaf, dried thyme, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.

Step 6

Mix everything together to ensure the ingredients are well combined.

Step 7

Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on low heat for 6 hours or on high heat for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and the flavors have melded.

Step 8

Remove the bay leaf before serving.

Step 9

Ladle the cassoulet into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2247.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2234.8

Total Fat 103.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 24.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 636.1mg	0%
Sodium 7248.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 122.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 35.9g	0%
Total Sugars 36.5g
Protein 199.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 571.1mg	0%
Iron 20.9mg	0%
Potassium 5151.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.0%

Protein: 35.9%

Carbs: 22.1%