Chicken with chickpea and tomato ragu is a mouthwatering dish brimming with Mediterranean flavors. This flavorful dish fuses tender chicken, hearty chickpeas, and juicy tomatoes into a vibrant and comforting ragu. It's an easy-to-make one-pot wonder that combines the goodness of protein-packed chicken, fiber-rich chickpeas, and antioxidant-rich tomatoes. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey with our top picks for the best chicken with chickpea and tomato ragu recipes, each promising a tantalizing combination of textures and flavors to satisfy your taste buds.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
LINGUINE WITH CHICKEN RAGU
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 2h
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until the juices evaporate and the chicken is golden, about 10 minutes. Add the shallots and garlic and saute until tender, about 2 minutes. Add the wine and stir to scrape up any brown bits on the bottom of the skillet. Add the rosemary and mix well. Add the Marinara Sauce and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer gently until the flavors blend, about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the linguine and cook until al dente, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup of cooking liquid. Add the linguine to the ragu and toss to coat, adding some reserved cooking liquid to moisten. Transfer the pasta to a large serving bowl. Sprinkle with Parmesan and serve.
- In a large casserole pot, heat the oil over a medium-high flame. Add the onions and garlic and saute until the onions are translucent, about 10 minutes. Add the celery, carrots, and 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Saute until all the vegetables are soft, about 10 minutes. Add the tomatoes and bay leaves, and simmer uncovered over low heat until the sauce thickens, about 1 hour. Remove and discard the bay leaf. Season the sauce with more salt and pepper, to taste.
CHICKEN & CHORIZO RAGU
Serve this delicious chicken and chorizo ragu over rice or pasta as an easy midweek dinner for the family. You can freeze any leftovers for another day
Provided by Elena Silcock
Categories Dinner, Main course, Supper
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Fry the chorizo over a medium heat in a large saucepan or flameproof casserole dish for 5 mins or until it releases its oil and starts to char at the edges. Add the onion and fry for 5 mins more or until soft. Tip in the garlic and cook for 2 mins before stirring in the paprika and sundried tomatoes. Add the chicken thighs and fry for 2 mins each side until they are well coated in the spices and beginning to brown.
- Pour in the chopped tomatoes and stock, and turn the heat down. Cover and cook for 40 mins until the chicken is falling apart and the sauce is thick. Stir the lemon juice through. Serve by piling spoonfuls of the ragu into hot jacket potatoes with parsley sprinkled over and a dollop of soured cream, if you like.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 383 calories, Fat 15 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 16 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 14 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 44 grams protein, Sodium 1.5 milligram of sodium
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!
Provided by Kristin Turrell
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
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
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 50m
Yield 2 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
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.
Tips for Making the Best Chicken and Chickpea Ragu:
- Use high-quality ingredients. Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make a big difference in the final dish.
- Brown the chicken well. This will help to develop its flavor and give it a nice color.
- Don't be afraid to adjust the spices. The flavors in this dish are customizable, so feel free to add more or less of any spice to suit your taste.
- Let the ragu simmer for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
- Serve over your favorite pasta. This dish is versatile and can be served over any type of pasta, from spaghetti to penne to macaroni.
Conclusion:
This chicken and chickpea ragu is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is packed with flavor and is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy dinner idea, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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