Creamy Tuscan Marry Me Chickpeas
Make my creamy Tuscan marry me chickpeas over mash, rice, or pasta, and enjoy its incredibly delicious and rich flavors.
Servings: 4
Equipment
- Skillet Large
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- ½ Cup sun-dried tomatoes drained and sliced
- 4 Cloves garlic finely chopped or minced
- 1 Teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 Cup chicken stock
- 1 Cup heavy cream
- 26 Ounces canned chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 2 Cups baby spinach leaves packed
- ¼ Cup parmesan cheese shredded
- salt and black pepper to taste
- ¼ Cup fresh parsley chopped, optional garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over a medium heat. Add the sun-dried tomatoes, garlic and Italian seasoning, and cook, stirring, for 1 minute or until fragrant.
- Add the chicken stock, heavy cream and chickpeas and bring to a simmer. Continue simmering for 5 minutes or until thickened.
- Add the baby spinach leaves and parmesan cheese to the chickpeas and cook, stirring occasionally, for 1 minute or until the spinach has wilted and the cheese has melted. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
- Garnish with fresh parsley, if using, and serve.
Notes
Make a thicker sauce: For a thicker sauce, make a cornstarch slurry by combining 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water and stir through the sauce until thickened.
Use it in different ways: These marry me chickpeas are great served as either a main or a side dish.
Add animal protein: Slices of grilled chicken could be added to the chickpeas for a chicken and chickpea dish.
Rinse canned chickpeas: If using canned chickpeas, make sure to rinse and drain them well to remove excess sodium and improve texture.
Use fresh garlic: Fresh garlic gives the sauce a robust, aromatic flavor. It’s worth the extra effort over pre-minced or powdered garlic.
Use it in different ways: These marry me chickpeas are great served as either a main or a side dish.
Add animal protein: Slices of grilled chicken could be added to the chickpeas for a chicken and chickpea dish.
Rinse canned chickpeas: If using canned chickpeas, make sure to rinse and drain them well to remove excess sodium and improve texture.
Use fresh garlic: Fresh garlic gives the sauce a robust, aromatic flavor. It’s worth the extra effort over pre-minced or powdered garlic.
Nutrition
Calories: 481kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 765mg | Potassium: 729mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2861IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 220mg | Iron: 4mg
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