Cheesy Skillet Chickpeas

Name: Cheesy Skillet Chickpeas
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 small onion, sliced into petals; 1 clove garlic, minced; 0.5 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas; 1 (24 ounce) jar chunky marinara sauce (such as Barilla®); salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese; 1 (2.25 ounce) can sliced ripe olives, drained; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano

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This is a great side served alongside a grilled meat or a meal on its own served with crusty bread to mop up the sauce. You decide.

Submitted by Soup Loving Nicole

Published on October 25, 2022

Prep Time:

5 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Servings:

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, sliced into petals
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas
1 (24 ounce) jar chunky marinara sauce (such as Barilla®)
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 (2.25 ounce) can sliced ripe olives, drained
1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano

Directions

Heat oil in large skilled over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and Italian seasoning. Cook for 1 minute more.
Drain 1 of the cans of chickpeas, leave liquid in the 2nd. Add all chickpeas, liquid from 1 can, and marinara sauce to skillet; season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 8 minutes.
Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler on high heat.
Transfer chickpea mixture to an oven proof skillet. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese and olives over the top.
Place skillet in the oven and broil until cheese has melted and begins to brown, about 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped oregano and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

342	Calories
14g	Fat
40g	Carbs
16g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 342
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g	17%
Saturated Fat 5g	26%
Cholesterol 26mg	9%
Sodium 1064mg	46%
Total Carbohydrate 40g	14%
Dietary Fiber 8g	27%
Protein 16g	32%
Potassium 569mg	12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.