Skillet Cheesy Chickpeas
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
260 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Skillet Cheesy Chickpeas
Description
This recipe for Skillet Cheesy Chickpeas starts by softening sliced onions in olive oil until translucent, then adding garlic briefly to release its aroma. Next, drained and rinsed canned chickpeas are stirred in along with marinara sauce thinned slightly with water, seasoned with salt and pepper. The mixture simmers to blend flavors and heat through.
Once simmered, mozzarella cheese is added generously on top and the skillet placed under the broiler until the cheese melts into a bubbly, golden crust. The resulting dish offers a contrast of creamy, melted cheese and hearty chickpeas infused with rich tomato sauce. Fresh basil adds an herbal brightness.
Ideal for a vegetarian main or side, this dish pairs well with crusty bread to soak up the sauce, or can be served over roasted chicken for a more substantial meal. The freshness of basil and the melted cheese texture help elevate simple ingredients into a satisfying skillet dish.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 onion thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic roughly chopped
- 2 15-ounce cans chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 1 24-ounce jar marinara sauce
- ¼ cup water
- salt Kosher salt and freshly cracked, to taste
- black pepper Kosher salt and freshly cracked, to taste
- 1-2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- basil to garnish or serve
- bread to garnish or serve
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil over medium high heat in a large skillet. Add the onion and saute for 3-5 minutes until soft. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the chickpeas and stir to combine, followed by the marinara sauce, boiling water to thin it out and season with salt and pepper.
- Simmer for 10 minutes. Add the shredded cheese on top and transfer to the broiler to melt the cheese until bubbly and golden. Season with salt and pepper and basil.
Notes
- Serving over roasted chicken adds a flavorful protein boost to the meal.
- Fresh basil garnish brings color and enhances the layered flavors.
- Pairing with chunky bread is recommended to enjoy all the saucy goodness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 260 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 260kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 984mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 580mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 926IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 178mg | 18% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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