One-Pot Chicken and Sausage Cassoulet in Under an Hour

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-27 · Updated 2026-04-27

A speedy, hearty cassoulet combining chicken thighs, smoky sausage, bacon, and creamy beans all cooked together in one pot for a cozy dinner. This French recipe, ready in about 60 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken thighs, smoked sausage, sliced, bacon, chopped for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 600 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 6 thighs (about 1.5 pounds) boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 12 ounces smoked sausage, sliced
• 4 ounces bacon, chopped
• 2 cans (15 ounces each) canned white beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 large carrot, diced
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• to taste salt
• to taste black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs and sear for 5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
2. Step 2: Add 4 ounces chopped bacon to the pot and cook until crisp, about 4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove bacon and set aside.
3. Step 3: Add 12 ounces sliced smoked sausage to the bacon fat and brown for 3 minutes. Remove and set aside.
4. Step 4: Reduce heat to medium and add 1 diced medium yellow onion, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 1 diced large carrot. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
5. Step 5: Stir in 1 tablespoon tomato paste and cook for 1 minute to deepen flavor.
6. Step 6: Return chicken, bacon, and sausage to the pot. Add 2 cans (30 ounces total) drained and rinsed white beans, 2 cups chicken broth, and 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves. Season with salt and black pepper.
7. Step 7: Bring to a simmer, then cover and cook over low heat for 25 minutes until chicken is cooked through and flavors meld.
8. Step 8: Remove the lid and cook uncovered for 5-10 more minutes to thicken the sauce slightly. Serve warm with crusty bread.