Cheesy Skillet Chickpeas

These cheesy skillet chickpeas are a great side dish with any meat or fish or taste great on their own with some crusty bread,

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 342 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler on high heat.

Step 4

Transfer chickpea mixture to an oven proof skillet. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese and olives over the top.

Step 5

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.