Best 8 Chicken Chickpea And Cauliflower Stew Recipes

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Chicken, chickpea, and cauliflower stew is a delightful dish that combines the flavors of tender chicken, hearty chickpeas, and crisp cauliflower in a flavorful broth. This comforting stew is not only delicious but also packed with healthy ingredients. The chicken provides lean protein, the chickpeas add fiber and plant-based protein, and the cauliflower contributes vitamins and minerals. The combination of spices and herbs creates a warm and inviting aroma that will fill your kitchen as it simmers. Whether you're looking for a cozy meal on a cold night or a nutritious dish to enjoy with your family, this chicken, chickpea, and cauliflower stew is sure to satisfy.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MIDDLE EASTERN CHICKEN & CHICKPEA STEW



Middle Eastern Chicken & Chickpea Stew image

This quick, protein-rich chicken stew recipe gets great flavor from cumin, lemon juice and garlic. Make a double batch and freeze it for a quick healthy dinner. Serve the stew with couscous and steamed broccoli.

Provided by EatingWell Test Kitchen

Categories     Healthy Stew Recipes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
¾ teaspoon salt, divided
¼ cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon ground pepper
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 large yellow onion, chopped
1 14-ounce can no-salt-added diced tomatoes
1 15-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed
¼ cup chopped flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Mash garlic and 1/2 teaspoon salt on a cutting board with the back of a fork until a paste forms. Transfer to a medium bowl and whisk in lemon juice, cumin, paprika and pepper. Add chicken and stir to coat.
  • Heat oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the chicken to the pan (reserve the marinade) and cook, stirring occasionally, until opaque on the outside, about 4 minutes. Add tomatoes with their juice, chickpeas, the reserved marinade and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes more. Serve sprinkled with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.2 calories, Carbohydrate 21.5 g, Cholesterol 62.7 mg, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 28.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 613.4 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER AND CHICKPEAS



Roasted Cauliflower and Chickpeas image

Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     side-dish

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
One 19-ounce can chickpeas, drained
1/2 sweet onion, sliced
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
Fresh cilantro sprigs, for garnish
Juice of 1/2 lime

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Toast the coriander, turmeric, cumin seeds, fennel seeds and cayenne in a dry skillet over high heat until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour the oil into a large mixing bowl, and then add the toasted spices. Add the ginger, cauliflower, chickpeas and onions, and toss to coat everything evenly. Place on a sheet tray and season with salt and pepper. Roast in the oven until browned and the cauliflower is tender, 30 to 35 minutes. Serve with cilantro sprigs and finish with a squeeze of the fresh lime juice.

CHICKEN, CHICKPEA AND CAULIFLOWER STEW



CHICKEN, CHICKPEA AND CAULIFLOWER STEW image

Categories     Soup/Stew     Chicken

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon oil
2 cups diced onion
1 pound boneless/skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 tablespoon turmeric
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 cup cream sherry or fruity white wine
1 28-ounce can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed well
1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes
1 cup low sodium canned chicken broth
1 head cauliflower, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Kosher salt to taste

Steps:

  • Heat an 8 quart pot over medium heat, and add the 1 tablespoon of oil. When the oil is hot and aromatic spoon in the onions and chopped chicken, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until slightly browned. Stir in the curry, turmeric, and cumin, and cook for 1 minute. Deglaze the pot with the sherry or white wine and reduce until dry. Pour in the chickpeas and tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 1 minute. Pour in the chicken broth, add the cauliflower pieces and return to a simmer. Cook for 2 to 5 minutes or until the cauliflower is cooked. Stirring, pour in the cornstarch/water slurry. Finish with 2 tablespoons butter and the chopped cilantro and adjust seasoning with salt if needed. Serve with toasted bread or pita bread.

CURRIED CHICKEN SOUP WITH CHICKPEAS AND CAULIFLOWER



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Beginning with my Fast Chicken Soup Base it is easy to knock hours off of the cooking time usually needed for homemade chicken soup and still end up with soup that tastes even better than the 'from scratch' method. With a little creativity you can easily make two varieties of these soul-satisfying meals.

Provided by Ben S.

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Cauliflower

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 recipe Fast Chicken Soup Base
2 (16 ounce) cans chickpeas, drained
2 cups bite-size cauliflower florets
2 tablespoons curry powder
1 (13.5 ounce) can coconut milk (optional, but very good)
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Prepare Fast Chicken Soup Base. Bring to a simmer.
  • Add these, then simmer until tender, 10-20 minutes: 2 16-ounce cans chickpeas, drained; 2 cups bite-size cauliflower florets; 2 Tbs. curry powder; 1 13.5-ounce can coconut milk (optional, but very good).
  • Before removing from heat, stir in: 12 cup chopped fresh cilantro.
  • Final touch: Add salt and pepper, to taste. Serve soup with grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.8 calories, Carbohydrate 29.6 g, Cholesterol 4.4 mg, Fat 13.3 g, Fiber 6.8 g, Protein 9.4 g, SaturatedFat 10.1 g, Sodium 574.4 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

GREEK CHICKEN STEW WITH CAULIFLOWER AND OLIVES



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Chicken, cauliflower, olives, tomatoes, feta - this is a stew of extraordinary flavor and complexity, down to its hints of cinnamon and garlic. The recipe uses skinless chicken legs or thighs; you could substitute ones with the skin if you like. (But don't use chicken breasts, which will dry out.) You can use more or less chicken depending on your needs. And, important to note, you can freeze the finished dish, making it an excellent delivery to new parents or anyone in need of a home-cooked meal.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 large red onion, chopped
2 to 4 garlic cloves (to taste), minced
6 to 8 chicken legs and/or thighs, skinned
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 28-ounce can chopped tomatoes, with juice, pulsed in a food processor
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, or 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
1 small or 1/2 large cauliflower, cored, broken into florets, and sliced about 1/2 inch thick
12 kalamata olives (about 45 grams), rinsed, pitted and cut in half (optional)
1 to 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 to 2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat in a large, deep, heavy lidded skillet or casserole and brown the chicken, in batches if necessary, about 5 minutes on each side. Remove the pieces to a plate or bowl as they're browned. Pour off the fat from the pan. Add the vinegar to the pan and scrape up all the bits from the bottom of the pan.
  • Add the remaining tablespoon of the olive oil to the pan, and turn the heat down to medium. Add the onion and a generous pinch of salt and cook, stirring often and scraping the bottom of the pan, until it begins to soften, about 5 minutes. Turn the heat to low, cover and let the onion cook for 10 minutes, stirring from time to time, until it is lightly browned and very soft.
  • Add the garlic and stir together for a minute or two more, until the garlic is fragrant, then add the tomatoes and their juice, the cinnamon, thyme, and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a simmer and simmer 10 minutes, stirring from time to time, until the mixture is reduced slightly and fragrant.
  • Return the chicken pieces to the pot, along with any juices that have accumulated in the bowl. If necessary, add enough water to barely cover the chicken. Bring to a simmer, reduce the heat, cover and simmer 20 minutes.
  • Add the cauliflower and kalamata olives and simmer for another 20 minutes, or until the cauliflower is tender and the chicken is just about falling off the bone. Stir in the parsley, taste and adjust seasonings. Serve with grains, with the feta sprinkled on top if desired.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 498, UnsaturatedFat 22 grams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 34 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 33 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 1127 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CHICKEN AND CHICKPEA STEW



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Provided by Georgia Downward

Categories     Soup/Stew     Chicken     Poultry     Vegetable     High Fiber     Dinner     Lunch     Chickpea     Zucchini     Healthy     Couscous     Simmer     Self     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 cup whole-wheat couscous
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 cups chopped onion
2 large cloves garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 yellow or green zucchini (6 ounces), cut into 1-inch pieces
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (or mint)

Steps:

  • Cook couscous as directed on package. Season chicken with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. In a nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook chicken, turning once, 2 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a plate. Cook onion in same skillet, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes. Add garlic and tomato paste; cook, stirring, 1 minute more. Add tomatoes, cumin and cinnamon; cook, stirring, 2 minutes more. Return chicken to skillet; add chickpeas, broth, zucchini, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Simmer, covered, until chicken is cooked through, about 10 minutes. Serve stew with couscous. Garnish with cilantro.

CAULIFLOWER AND CHICKPEA STEW



Cauliflower and Chickpea Stew image

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

ROASTED CHICKEN WITH CAULIFLOWER AND CHICKPEAS



Roasted Chicken with Cauliflower and Chickpeas image

Roasting the chicken on a preheated pan saves time and helps the meat brown. You don't need to add oil to the califlower and chickpeas; they cook in the drippings from the chicken.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 whole chicken (3 1/2 to 4 pounds), rinsed, patted dry, and cut into 8 pieces
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes
1 small head cauliflower, cored and cut into 2-inch florets
1 large red onion, cut into wedges
1 can (15.5 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and drained

Steps:

  • Place a rimmed baking sheet in oven and preheat to 450 degrees, with racks in upper and middle thirds. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Carefully remove sheet from oven and arrange chicken, skin side up, in a single layer. Roast on upper rack, 20 minutes.
  • Remove chicken from oven and, with tongs, transfer to another rimmed baking sheet along with tomatoes. Add cauliflower, onion, and chickpeas to drippings on first sheet and toss to combine; season with salt and pepper. Roast chicken on upper rack and vegetables on middle rack until chicken is golden and cooked through and cauliflower is tender when pierced with a knife, about 30 minutes. Transfer chicken and vegetables to a serving dish and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 611 g, Fat 27 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 61 g

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all your ingredients prepped and measured. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling during the cooking process.
  • Use High-Quality Ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the flavor of your stew. Use fresh vegetables, flavorful chicken, and a rich broth for the best results.
  • Don't Overcook the Vegetables: Cauliflower and chickpeas are both vegetables that can easily become overcooked. Be careful not to boil them for too long, or they will lose their texture and flavor.
  • Season to Taste: Taste your stew throughout the cooking process and adjust the seasoning as needed. A well-seasoned stew will have a balanced flavor that is both savory and flavorful.
  • Serve with accompaniments: Consider serving your stew with a side of crusty bread, rice, or quinoa for a complete meal.

Conclusion:

This flavorful and nutritious stew is a perfect weeknight meal that can be easily customized to your liking. With its tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and rich broth, this stew is sure to become a family favorite. So next time you're looking for a healthy and delicious meal, give this chicken, chickpea, and cauliflower stew a try.

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