Chicken And Chickpea Chili Recipe

Name: Chicken And Chickpea Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion large, medium diced; 8 cloves garlic pressed; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1 bay leaf; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 pound ground turkey chicken or beef; 28 ounces crushed tomatoes; 2 cups chickpeas preferably, dried beans that have been soaked/cooked; 5 cups reduced sodium chicken stock; 1 cup orzo pasta whole-wheat; 1 teaspoon sugar; kosher salt; freshly ground black pepper; 3 cups baby spinach cut into thin strips

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion large, medium diced
8 cloves garlic pressed
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon paprika
1 pound ground turkey chicken or beef
28 ounces crushed tomatoes
2 cups chickpeas preferably, dried beans that have been soaked/cooked
5 cups reduced sodium chicken stock
1 cup orzo pasta whole-wheat
1 teaspoon sugar
kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper
3 cups baby spinach cut into thin strips

1
Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven or soup pot.
2
Flame should be medium to low. Add onions and cook for about 5 minutes, or until soft and translucent.
3
Add the garlic. Cook for about 1 minutes.
4
Add the spices and move around pot for about 1-2 minutes.
5
Add the ground meat, 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 a teaspoon of pepper. Cook meat until completely cooked thru.
6
Then add the chickpeas.
7
Add the tomatoes, sugar and chicken stock.
8
Bring the soup to a bowl.
9
Then reduce heat and allow to simmer for about 40-45 minutes. Taste.
10
Add more salt and pepper if necessary.
11
Add the orzo pasta. Cook for 6 minutes.
12
Turn off heat and add the spinach.
13
Serve with crusty bread or crackers

1217

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

138

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 onion large, medium diced, 8 cloves garlic pressed, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Chicken And Chickpea Chili falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken And Chickpea Chili

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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