Healthy Recipes Healthy Main Dish Recipes Healthy Stew Recipes Cumin Chicken & Chickpea Stew 4.1 (32) 30 Reviews This quick, protein-rich chicken stew recipe draws flavor inspiration from shawarma with spices like cumin, paprika and pepper. Make a double batch and freeze it for a quick healthy dinner. Serve the stew with couscous and steamed broccoli. By Carolyn Malcoun Carolyn Malcoun Instagram Twitter As EatingWell's food editor, Carolyn Malcoun searches for cool farmers, chefs and other food stories to tell. She has a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Wisconsin and a culinary arts degree from New England Culinary Institute. She started at EatingWell as an intern in the Test Kitchen in 2005 and joined the editorial team soon after. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on October 21, 2022 Reviewed by Dietitian Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Instagram Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD, is EatingWell's former test kitchen & editorial operations manager. During her time at EatingWell, Breana oversaw the development, production and nutrition analysis of 500-plus recipes per year and helped manage day-to-day operations to keep everything running smoothly. Breana has a master's degree in public health from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, is a graduate of Le Cordon Bleu London, a Wine Spirit & Education Trust-trained sommelier and a registered dietitian. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Active Time: 35 mins Total Time: 35 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings Nutrition Profile: Dairy-Free Egg Free Gluten-Free Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity High Fiber High-Protein Low Added Sugars Low-Calorie Nut-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped ¾ teaspoon salt, divided ¼ cup lemon juice 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon paprika ½ teaspoon ground pepper 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 large yellow onion, chopped 1 14-ounce can no-salt-added diced tomatoes 1 15-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed ¼ cup chopped flat-leaf parsley Directions Mash garlic and 1/2 teaspoon salt on a cutting board with the back of a fork until a paste forms. Transfer to a medium bowl and whisk in lemon juice, cumin, paprika and pepper. Add chicken and stir to coat. Heat oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the chicken to the pan (reserve the marinade) and cook, stirring occasionally, until opaque on the outside, about 4 minutes. Add tomatoes with their juice, chickpeas, the reserved marinade and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes more. Serve sprinkled with parsley. To make ahead Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 267 Calories 8g Fat 22g Carbs 28g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Serving Size 1 1/4 cups Calories 267 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 22g 8% Dietary Fiber 6g 20% Total Sugars 4g Protein 28g 56% Total Fat 8g 10% Saturated Fat 1g 7% Cholesterol 63mg 21% Vitamin A 1069IU 21% Vitamin C 27mg 30% Folate 48mcg 12% Sodium 613mg 27% Calcium 92mg 7% Iron 3mg 14% Magnesium 52mg 12% Potassium 554mg 12% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved