Description
This One Pot Spanish Chickpea Chicken is a flavorful and nutritious meal that combines chicken, chickpeas, and spices in a single pot for easy preparation and cleanup.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup bell pepper, chopped
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Season the chicken thighs with smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the chicken to the pot and brown on both sides, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.
- Add the onion and garlic to the pot and sauté until soft.
- Add the diced tomatoes, chickpeas, chicken broth, and bell pepper. Stir to combine.
- Return the chicken to the pot, cover, and simmer for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, let the dish sit for a few minutes after cooking before serving.
- This recipe can be adapted with different vegetables based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg