Best 8 Chicken Pasta And Chickpea Stew Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our tantalizing Chicken Pasta and Chickpea Stew, a delightful fusion of flavors and textures. This hearty stew combines succulent chicken, tender pasta, and wholesome chickpeas in a rich and savory broth. Savor the explosion of flavors as the chicken's natural juices blend seamlessly with the chickpeas' earthy notes, while the pasta adds a delightful chewiness.

This versatile dish offers a customizable experience, allowing you to tailor it to your preferences. For a creamy and indulgent touch, incorporate coconut milk or Greek yogurt. Add a touch of spice with a sprinkle of chili powder or cayenne pepper. Craving a vibrant medley of colors and flavors? Toss in a variety of diced vegetables such as carrots, bell peppers, or zucchini.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKPEA PASTA STEW



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Elevate your favorite pantry essentials in this take on the Roman classic pasta e ceci. Using canned chickpeas and jarred marinara makes for an easy one-pot dinner, and the addition of Parmesan rind gives it depth of flavor.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper, plus more for topping
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 medium onion, diced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
One 15.5-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
One 24-ounce jar marinara sauce
8 ounces fusilli pasta (about 3 cups)
Zest of 1 lemon
1 piece Parmesan rind plus 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
4 ounces hearty greens, such as baby kale, chopped escarole or Swiss chard (about 6 cups)

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the crushed red pepper, garlic, onion, 1 teaspoon salt and several grinds of black pepper and cook until the garlic is softened and the onion is translucent, about 4 minutes. Add the chickpeas and continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the chickpeas are coated and heated through, about 3 minutes. Use the back of a wooden spoon to mash about a quarter of the chickpeas; this will help thicken the stew and give it body.
  • Stir in the marinara sauce, pasta, lemon zest, Parmesan rind and 4 cups water. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring occasionally to make sure the pasta isn't sticking to the bottom of the pot, until the pasta is very al dente, about 10 minutes. Stir in the greens and continue to cook until completely wilted, 3 to 4 minutes. Add more salt and black pepper to taste. Divide among bowls, top with the grated Parmesan and some crushed red pepper and drizzle with olive oil.

ITALIAN CHICKEN AND CHICKPEAS



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Every year on Christmas Eve my Nana makes a traditional Italian dish of baccala and chickpeas. I created this for a quicker and less-expensive version. It's even better the next day!

Provided by Kristin Turrell

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons dried rosemary
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 ½ teaspoons white sugar
1 bay leaf
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken with the rosemary on both sides; cook the chicken in the hot oil until browned evenly, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
  • Pour 1 tablespoon olive oil into the skillet. Cook and stir the garlic in the hot oil until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, cayenne pepper, sugar, bay leaf, and red pepper flakes to the skillet; stir. Return the chicken to the skillet; cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Stir the garbanzo beans into the skillet; continue cooking until the beans are heated, 2 to 3 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330.2 calories, Carbohydrate 25.3 g, Cholesterol 58.5 mg, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 27.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 809 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

CHICKEN WITH CHICKPEA AND TOMATO RAGU



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 onion, sliced into half-moons
2 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced
1 small fennel, trimmed and sliced
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, plus more to taste (garlic salt would also work here)
One 28-ounce can whole San Marzano tomatoes
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
One 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 to 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/3 cup torn basil leaves
Freshly grated Parmesan, if desired

Steps:

  • Toss the chicken breasts with the salt, pepper and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • Heat a medium Dutch oven over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil to the pan and heat an additional 30 seconds. Add the onion, garlic and fennel to the hot pan. Season with salt and stir with a wooden spoon to combine. Cook, stirring often, until the vegetables are beginning to soften and are fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add the oregano and garlic powder to the vegetables and stir to combine. Continue to cook until the vegetables are translucent and beginning to brown slightly, another 3 to 4 minutes. Add the tomatoes to the pan along with the vinegar. Bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce the heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Using the back of a wooden spoon, crush the tomatoes into medium-sized pieces. Simmer for 10 minutes while you start the chicken.
  • Meanwhile, heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the remaining tablespoon olive oil and heat an additional 30 seconds. Add the chicken to the hot skillet and cook, undisturbed, until deep golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip the chicken and cook until the chicken is evenly browned on both sides, an additional 3 to 4 minutes. Carefully ladle the tomato mixture over and around the chicken, then reduce the heat to maintain a gentle simmer and continue to cook for an additional 5 minutes. Stir in the chickpeas and butter and cook to heat through, 2 more minutes. Did you taste it? Season with additional salt, garlic powder or garlic salt if needed. Stir in the basil and serve topped with Parmesan, if desired.

CHICKEN, PASTA, AND CHICKPEA STEW



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Great recipe I tried out of the Cooking Light magazine I got this month....They used their homemade marinara sauce (which I will post), but you can use a jar one too. Great stew...

Provided by CIndytc

Categories     Stew

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup thinly slice celery
3/4 cup diced carrot
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups fat-free chicken broth
3 cups marinara sauce
1 cup canned chick-peas, rinsed and drained (garbanzo beans)
3/4 cup uncooked ditalini
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
8 ounces boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into pieces
6 tablespoons shaved fresh parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat a dutch oven over medium heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add clerly, carrot, and onion to pan; cook 12 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Add garlic; cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Add broth and next 4 ingredients (through pepper); bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 12 minutes or until pasta is tender. Add chicken to pan; cook 3 minutes or until chicken is done. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.3, Fat 7.1, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 37, Sodium 1198.8, Carbohydrate 36.9, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 13, Protein 16.9

HARISSA CHICKPEA STEW



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A bowlful of chickpeas and basmati rice simmered in a spiced broth is comfort food done right. A sunny-side up egg seasoned with za'atar brings it all together.

Provided by dinehaus

Categories     Vegetarian Stew

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 teaspoons ras el hanout spice blend
1 tablespoon harissa paste
½ teaspoon salt
1 (15 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained
½ cup low-sodium vegetable broth
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
3 cups hot cooked white basmati rice
4 large eggs, cooked sunny side up
1 pinch za'atar, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 2 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in ras el hanout, harissa, and salt. Cook about 30 seconds more. Add tomatoes, chickpeas, and broth. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, covered, until flavors meld and ingredients are heated through, about 10 minutes. Stir in cilantro.
  • Serve stew over rice. Top with an egg and sprinkle with za'atar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240 calories, Carbohydrate 44.7 g, Fat 4.2 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 575.2 mg

CHICKEN, PASTA AND CHICKPEA STEW



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Chicken     Stew     Dinner

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 Cup thinly sliced celery
3/4 Cup Diced Carrot
1/2 Cup chopped Onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups chicken broth
3 cups marinara sauce
1 cup canned chickpeas
3/4 cup uncooked ditalini pasta
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
8 ounces skinless boneless chicken thighs, cut into bit sized pieces
6 Tablespoons Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat ducth oven over medium high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add celery, carrot, and onion to pan; cook 12 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Add garlic; cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Add broth, Marinara, chickpeas pasta and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 12 minutes until pasta is tender. Add chicken; cook 3 minutes or until chicken is done. Serve with cheese.

PASTA E CECI (ITALIAN PASTA AND CHICKPEA STEW)



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There is an incredible number of recipes for this classic Roman dish, and everyone has an opinion on how it should be prepared. This version is more stew than soup, but it can be loosened up with a bit more water if you prefer. It begins with sautéing onion, tomatoes, garlic and rosemary in olive oil, then tossing in the chickpeas, and smashing a few to give the stew a creamy texture. Water is added, then uncooked pasta, which cooks as the stew simmers (and results in one less dish for you wash). Escarole is folded in right before serving. This flexible stew can go in a number of directions, so tweak it as you see fit, but don't forget to finish each bowl with grated pecorino and a drizzle of olive oil. Ciao.

Provided by Colu Henry

Categories     dinner, weekday, soups and stews, appetizer, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 packed cup canned whole tomatoes, drained
1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed
1 cup ditalini
4 cups roughly chopped escarole, Tuscan kale or radicchio
Grated pecorino, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large stock pot or Dutch oven over medium. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened but not taking on any color, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic, rosemary and red-pepper flakes, and cook 1 minute more. Season well with salt and pepper.
  • Stir in the tomatoes and the chickpeas, breaking up the tomatoes with the back of a spoon or spatula and smashing about 1/2 cup of the beans.
  • Add 3 cups water and bring to a boil over high. Add the pasta and simmer, stirring often to make sure nothing sticks to the bottom of the pan, until the pasta is al dente, about 10 minutes. The water will mostly be absorbed by the pasta, but if you prefer it brothier, you can add 1/2 to 1 cup water and simmer until warmed through, 1 minute more. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Add the escarole and stir until wilted. Taste and adjust seasonings accordingly. Ladle into bowls and top with grated cheese and a drizzle of olive oil.

CAULIFLOWER AND CHICKPEA STEW



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Reciped adapted from Real Simple by Laura Ratliff and Ryan Smith. I did not have spinach on hand and used some leftover collards. I also used chicken broth instead of water. A flavorful dish. Could be served over couscous (as called for by original recipe) or even rice.

Provided by cinwalsh_8057651

Categories     Stew

Time 35m

Yield 1 1/2 cups, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 (28 ounce) can whole san marzano tomatoes, undrained
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 head cauliflower, cored and cut into small florets
1 (5 ounce) package Baby Spinach, chopped
1/2 cup water

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until it starts to soften, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Add the cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper, and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1 minute.
  • Add tomatoes, crushing with your hands as you add then and their liquid, chickpeas, cauliflower, and 1/2 cup water and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer until the vegetables are tender and the liquid has slightly thickened, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Fold in the spinach and cook until just wilted, 1 to 2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186.7, Fat 6, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 600.6, Carbohydrate 29.2, Fiber 7.4, Sugar 5.9, Protein 7.4

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make a big difference in the taste of your stew. Look for organic or local produce when possible.
  • Don't overcrowd the pot: If you add too many ingredients to the pot, they won't cook evenly and the stew will be watery. Cook the chicken and vegetables in batches if necessary.
  • Season to taste: Add salt and pepper to taste throughout the cooking process. You can also add other spices and herbs, such as garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, or thyme.
  • Let the stew simmer: Simmering allows the flavors to develop and meld together. Simmer the stew for at least 30 minutes, or longer if you have time.
  • Serve with your favorite sides: Chicken pasta and chickpea stew is a versatile dish that can be served with a variety of sides. Try it with rice, pasta, bread, or a salad.

Conclusion:

This chicken pasta and chickpea stew is a hearty, flavorful, and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken and vegetables. With its combination of protein, carbohydrates, and vegetables, this stew is a complete and balanced meal. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner, give this chicken pasta and chickpea stew a try.

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