The classic "Marry Me' chicken gets a budget-friendly, vegetarian twist with creamy Marry Me Chickpeas. This one-pot recipe comes together with hearty chickpeas, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh spinach, and a luscious cream sauce for the ultimate comfort meal. Ready in under 20 minutes and costing less than $15 to make, it's perfect for busy weeknights, cozy dinners at home, or even meal prep for the week ahead. Serve it on its own, over rice, or with warm bread. Prepare to fall in love with chickpeas like never before!
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- ½ Cup Yellow Onion finely diced
- 3 Cloves Garlic mashed
- ¾ Cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes in oil, chopped
- 2 Teaspoons Italian Seasoning
- 1 Teaspoon Paprika
- ½ Teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 3 Tablespoons Tomato Paste
- ¾ Cup Vegetable Broth
- 28 Ounce Can Garbanzo Beans drained and rinsed
- ¾ Cup Heavy Cream or coconut milk for a dairy free option
- 3 Cups Spinach
- 1 Cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- 2 Cups Cooked Jasmine Rice or Sliced Bread optional
Instructions
- To make this dish, start by heating the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Once the pan is hot, add the diced onion and cook for about 3–4 minutes, until it begins to soften.
- Next, add the garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, paprika, and salt. Stir everything together and let it cook for another 2 minutes so the flavors can bloom.
- Then, mix in the tomato paste, vegetable broth, and garbanzo beans. Stir well until the beans are fully coated in the sauce.
- After that, pour in the heavy cream (or coconut milk if you’re keeping it dairy-free).
- Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pan, and let everything simmer for 10–12 minutes.
- Once the time is up, remove the cover and turn off the heat. Add the spinach and stir until it wilts down into the sauce.
- Finally, stir in the parmesan cheese until incorporated.
- Serve the chickpeas on their own, over rice, or with bread for dipping. Enjoy!
Calories: 541kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 1568mg | Potassium: 1368mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 3712IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 470mg | Iron: 6mg
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