Description
This Chicken Meatball Cassoulet recipe combines juicy chicken meatballs with a flavorful bean and vegetable stew, creating a hearty and comforting dish that is perfect for a cozy family dinner.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken Meatballs:
- 1 lb ground chicken
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Cassoulet:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (15 oz) white beans
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Chicken MeatballsStart by making the chicken meatballs. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Shape into meatballs and place on a baking sheet.
- Step 2: Brown the MeatballsHeat olive oil in a skillet and brown the meatballs on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- Step 3: Sauté the VegetablesSauté onion, carrots, celery, and garlic.
- Step 4: Combine Ingredients for the SauceAdd tomatoes, broth, beans, thyme, and bay leaf. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Step 5: Add the MeatballsReturn meatballs to the skillet and nestle them in the sauce.
- Step 6: BakeTransfer to a casserole dish, cover, and bake at 375°F for 25-30 minutes.
- Step 7: Garnish and ServeRemove from the oven, garnish with parsley and Parmesan, then serve.
Notes
- You can customize the herb and spice blend in the meatballs for different flavor profiles.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or spinach to the cassoulet for added nutrition.
- This dish pairs well with crusty bread or a side salad.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Chicken Meatball Cassoulet, Chicken Meatballs, Cassoulet Recipe, Comfort Food
