SLOW COOKER CASSOULET WITH CRUMB TOPPING RECIPE | TASTE OF HOME

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Classically inspired, this dish is loaded with chicken thighs, pork and smoked sausage. Tomatoes, beans and wine round out the hearty French stew, and bread crumbs thicken it slightly. -Marie Rizzio, Interlochen, Michigan

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup soft bread crumbs
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 pound boneless pork shoulder, trimmed and cut into 1" pieces
8 ounces kielbasa, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
2 cans (15 ounces each ) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) petite diced tomatoes, drained
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chicken broth
3/4 cup white wine
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 fresh thyme sprigs
1 bay leaf
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Place bread crumbs in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered until crumbs are lightly browned, stirring occasionally, about 8-12 minutes. Set aside., Combine the remaining ingredients in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Cover and cook on low until meat is tender, 7 hours. Remove and discard thyme sprigs and bay leaf. Stir in 3/4 cup bread crumbs. Top individual servings with remaining bread crumbs. If desired, sprinkle with chopped parsley.

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