Italian Chicken and Chickpeas

Italian Chicken and Chickpeas

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!

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Yield:
4 servings
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 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

Directions

Step 1
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.

Step 2
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.

Step 3
Stir the garbanzo beans into the skillet; continue cooking until the beans are heated, 2 to 3 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

330
Calories
14g
Fat
25g
Carbs
27g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 330
% Daily Value *
Total Fat14g 18%
Saturated Fat2g 12%
Cholesterol59mg 20%
Sodium809mg 35%
Total Carbohydrate25g 9%
Dietary Fiber6g 20%
Total Sugars6g
Protein27g
Vitamin C12mg 61%
Calcium78mg 6%
Iron4mg 19%
Potassium650mg 14%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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