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.

3vrn n3k
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This stew was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the chickpeas were cooked perfectly. The sauce was flavorful and rich, and the spices were just right. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my


Benjamin Kirwan
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This stew was a great way to use up some leftover chicken. It was easy to make and the flavors were delicious. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family. I will definitely be making this stew again!


Patu Jimenez
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This stew was amazing! The chicken was so tender and the chickpeas were cooked perfectly. The sauce was flavorful and rich, and the spices were just right. I served it over rice and it was a perfect comfort food meal. I will definitely be making this


Shaker Khan
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This stew was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the chickpeas were cooked perfectly. The sauce was flavorful and rich, and the spices were just right. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my


Afaqumair Khan
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This stew was a great way to use up some leftover chicken. It was easy to make and the flavors were delicious. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family. I will definitely be making this stew again!


Henrietta Spady
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This stew was amazing! The chicken was so tender and the chickpeas were cooked perfectly. The sauce was flavorful and rich, and the spices were just right. I served it over rice and it was a perfect comfort food meal. I will definitely be making this


Paige Whitehead
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I made this stew last night and it was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the chickpeas were cooked perfectly. The sauce was flavorful and rich, and the spices were just right. I served it over rice and it was a delicious and


Trianna Maria
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This stew was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the chickpeas were cooked perfectly. The sauce was flavorful and rich, and the spices were just right. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my


NXT DARK
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This stew was a great way to use up some leftover chicken. It was easy to make and the flavors were delicious. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family. I will definitely be making this stew again!


Leslie Jackson
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This stew was amazing! I loved the combination of chicken and chickpeas, and the sauce was so flavorful. I served it over rice and it was a perfect comfort food meal. I will definitely be making this stew again!


Sehar Afshan
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I'm not usually a fan of stews, but this one was really good! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the chickpeas added a nice texture. The sauce was flavorful and rich, and the spices were perfectly balanced. I served it over rice and it was a hit w


Talib Hussain Dahri
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This stew was easy to make and so flavorful! I used boneless, skinless chicken thighs and they cooked up perfectly in the stew. The chickpeas added a nice texture and the spices were just right. I served it over rice and it was a delicious and satisf


QUEEN KAMSY
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I made this stew last night and it was delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the chickpeas were cooked through but still had a little bite to them. The sauce was flavorful and rich


keyleb desantiago
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This chicken and chickpea stew was a hit with my family! The flavors were so rich and hearty, and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I especially loved the addition of the chickpeas, which added a nice texture and protein boost to the dish. I'll d