Easy Chicken Cassoulet
8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs
3 T olive oil
2 c sliced fresh mushrooms
2-3 tsp finely chopped fresh or dried rosemary
½ c vermouth or dry white wine
4(15 oz) cans navy beans, drained and divided
1 c shredded Parmesan cheese
1 c Italian breadcrumbs
1 tsp salt
½ tsp pepper
1 ½ c mushroom gravy (used dry mix to make 12 oz)
2 t butter cut up
1. Brown chicken thighs on both sides in hot oil in a large iron skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add 2 cups mushrooms and rosemary. Saute 3 minutes.
3. Stir in vermouth, cook 5 minutes. Add 2 cans navy beans, gently pressing into skillet.
3. Sprinkle with ½ c Parmesan cheese, ½ c breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper. Drizzle with gravy. Add remaining 2 cans navy beans. Sprinkle with remaining ½ caup Parmesan cheese and remaining ½ c breadcrumbs; dot with butter.
4. Bake, covered with aluminum foil, at 350° for 40 minutes. Remove foil, and bake 20 more minutes or until golden brown.
This recipe can easily be doubled or ½’d or made a day ahead. If making ahead, bring to room temperature before putting in oven. Also, if doubling recipe, cook in oven 1 hour covered, ½ hour uncovered.