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

Little Princess
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This recipe is amazing! Thank you for sharing.


Kushal Thapa
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Can I freeze this dish?


Brittney Carwell
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How long can I store the leftovers?


Chaudry Brothers
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I'm allergic to chickpeas. Can I substitute another bean?


ale am
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This recipe is a bit bland. It needs more seasoning.


Arif ali Ak
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I'm not a fan of chickpeas, but I still enjoyed this dish.


Bishal Yonjan Tearboy
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This recipe is not for beginners. It's a bit complicated and time-consuming.


Busisiwe Nyawose
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I found the sauce to be a bit too salty.


HW GAMING FF
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the chickpeas were delicious.


Nicholas Moreno
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This recipe is perfect for a potluck or party.


Abraham Elvis
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I'm always looking for new and easy chicken recipes, and this one is a winner.


md eimon
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Tammy Allen
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I'll definitely be making this again.


muhammad chekene
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This recipe is a keeper!


Ranjan Raj Bhattarai
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I wasn't sure what to expect from this recipe, but I was pleasantly surprised. The chicken and chickpeas were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was flavorful and rich.


Kamila Martinez
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's healthy and delicious.


Prem Temilsena
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. I was able to throw everything in the slow cooker in the morning and dinner was ready when I got home from work.


Kingsley Nnana
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This Italian Chicken and Chickpeas recipe was a hit with my family! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the chickpeas added a nice texture and nutty flavor. We served it over rice and it was a complete meal.