Tuscan-Style Chicken with Chickpeas
Tender chicken breasts and creamy garbanzo beans simmer in a rich tomato sauce infused with garlic, rosemary, Italian seasoning, cayenne, and crushed red pepper. A touch of sugar balances the heat, while the bay leaf adds depth. Serve this hearty dish for a comforting weeknight dinner with bread or a simple side.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Tuscan-Style Chicken with Chickpeas, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 60 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 15 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 53
- Heart Health
- 90
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 46
- Inflammatory
- 66
- Performance
- 59
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken with the rosemary on both sides; cook the chicken in the hot oil until browned evenly, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- 2
Pour olive oil into the skillet. Cook and stir the garlic in the hot oil until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, cayenne pepper, sugar, bay leaf, and red pepper flakes to the skillet; stir. Return the chicken to the skillet; cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 10 to 12 minutes.
- 3
Stir the garbanzo beans into the skillet; continue cooking until the beans are heated, 2 to 3 minutes more.
- 4
Return the chicken to the skillet; cover and reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 10 to 12 minutes.
- 5
Stir the garbanzo beans into the skillet; continue cooking until the beans are heated, 2 to 3 minutes more.
- Calories 486.95 kcal High 24%
- Protein 60.11 g Good Source 120%
- Carbohydrate 27.54 g 10%
- Total Fat 15.55 g Moderate 20%
- Saturated Fat 1.74 g Moderate 9%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 141.78 mg High 47%
- Sodium 518.29 mg High 23%
- Dietary Fiber 7.91 g Good Source 28%
- Total Sugars 6.54 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 63.32 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 4.07 mg Good Source 23%
- Potassium 516.64 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 73.38 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 7.91 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Tuscan Style Chicken with Chickpeas is made with 11 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 40 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Cayenne Pepper, Chicken Breast, Dried Bay Leaves, and Dried Rosemary. Each serving provides about 486.95 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Tuscan-Style Chicken with Chickpeas made of?
- The main ingredients are Cayenne Pepper, Chicken Breast, Dried Bay Leaves, Dried Rosemary, Garbanzo Beans. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Tuscan-Style Chicken with Chickpeas?
- About 40 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 486.95 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Tuscan-Style Chicken with Chickpeas easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Tuscan-Style Chicken with Chickpeas healthy?
- Tuscan-Style Chicken with Chickpeas has an easyChef Pro health score of 55/100. Per serving, it provides 486.95 calories and 60.11 g of protein, or 120% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 518.29 mg (23% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.74 g (9% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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