Easy Chicken Cassoulet

Name: Easy Chicken Cassoulet
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 150g streaky bacon, chopped; 600g boneless skinless chicken thighs; 1 brown onion, finely chopped; 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves; 2 bay leaves; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 2 cups chicken stock; 2 cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed; 1 cup cherry tomatoes; 1 tablespoon cornflour mixed with 2 tablespoons water; 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs; 1 tablespoon olive oil for topping; Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

A cozy, rustic French style chicken and bean casserole that is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 French· October 26, 2026

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Prep

15 minutes

Cook

30 minutes

Total

45 minutes

Serves

If you have ever wondered what the French actually eat at home, this chicken cassoulet is exactly it. It is a simplified take on the classic dish that skips the overnight soaking and slow cooking, giving you all those comforting, hearty flavors in a fraction of the time.

Most French families want delicious meals that do not take hours to prepare on a busy weeknight. This recipe swaps traditional duck for tender chicken thighs and uses convenient canned beans to ensure you can have a gourmet dinner on the table without the stress.

🧺 Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
150g streaky bacon, chopped
600g boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 brown onion, finely chopped
2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
2 bay leaves
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 cups chicken stock
2 cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1 tablespoon cornflour mixed with 2 tablespoons water
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon olive oil for topping
Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Preheat your oven to 200 degrees Celsius.
2
In a large oven safe skillet, cook the bacon until golden and crispy, then remove it with a slotted spoon while keeping the fat in the pan.
3
Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper, then sear them in the bacon fat for three minutes on one side and one minute on the other.
4
Remove the chicken and set aside, then add the onion, carrots, and garlic to the pan, cooking until softened.
5
Stir in the tomato paste, rosemary, thyme, and bay leaves, cooking for one minute to deepen the flavor.
6
Pour in the white wine and chicken stock, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
7
Stir in the cornflour slurry, cannellini beans, cherry tomatoes, and the cooked bacon.
8
Nestle the chicken thighs back into the pan among the beans.
9
Mix the panko breadcrumbs with the extra tablespoon of oil and sprinkle over the top of the dish.
10
Bake for 20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the breadcrumbs are golden brown.

💡 Tips

Serve this dish directly from the skillet with a side of crusty bread to soak up the sauce. You can store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days and reheat them gently in the oven to keep the topping crisp.

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