Savory Chicken, Chickpea & Roasted Red Pepper Bake
A flavorful and hearty casserole featuring chicken, chickpeas, and roasted red peppers, perfect for an easy weeknight dinner. Serve alongside mashed potatoes or rice and steamed green beans for a complete meal.
In a large oven-safe skillet or non-stick frying pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and sauté for 5 minutes, until softened and slightly golden.
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Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
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Add chicken thighs to the skillet, season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, and cook until browned on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
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Sprinkle smoked paprika over the chicken in the skillet, mix well.
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Add chopped tomatoes with herbs, chicken stock, and drained chickpeas to the skillet, stirring to combine.
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Top the chicken mixture with chopped red peppers.
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Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 45 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the flavors have melded.
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Serve the chicken, chickpea, and red pepper bake over mashed potatoes or rice, accompanied with steamed green beans.