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Italian Chicken Skillet with Chickpeas

By: Kathryn Doherty | Last Updated: Mar 10, 2025 | Published: Mar 8, 2016
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This 30-minute one-pot Italian chicken skillet with chickpeas, tomatoes and peppers is easy to make and perfect for a weeknight dinner!

A bowl of Italian chicken with chickpeas, peppers and tomatoes


 

I’ve been making this simple Italian chicken skillet dinner since back when I lived in a small one-bedroom apartment in Washington, D.C.

I've got a house in N.C. now with a slightly bigger kitchen, but I'm still making many of the same dishes that I started with.

Like this Italian chicken and chickpeas dish that's adapted from Cooking Light.

It’s easy, flavorful and gives me big Italian flavors with light and healthy ingredients that don't weigh me down.

Bowls of chicken with chickpeas, green pepper and diced tomatoes with Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top.

(Sorry pasta and cream sauce, but I'm looking at you.)

It’s also a one-pot, 30-minute meal, which makes it great for busy weeknights.

This meal is budget-friendly, too, which was much needed for a recent college graduate trying to make rent in D.C., with a little left over for happy hour. 😉

And even now, I love that this Italian chicken skillet features simple ingredients that I almost always have on hand. #winning

An easy Italian one-pot dinner with chicken, chickpeas, tomatoes and peppers that’s ready in 30 minutes!
An easy Italian one-pot dinner with chicken, chickpeas, tomatoes and peppers that’s ready in 30 minutes!

You might also like this healthy Italian chicken bake or healthy creamy Italian chicken skillet (still with no heavy cream).

And real quick, let's tackle a few tips and substitutions for this recipe.

Recipe Notes:

  • Chicken: The recipe calls for boneless, skinless chicken breasts that you are going to cut into long strips. You could also substitute chicken tenders or try using boneless, skinless chicken thighs if you like. Just keep an eye on the cook time and adjust as needed.
  • Tomatoes: A regular can of diced tomatoes works great here. You could also substitute fire-roasted diced tomatoes or petite diced tomatoes if you prefer.
  • Leftovers, once cooled, can be stored in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. They are great reheated for lunch!

Whether you’re just starting out or are happily settled, I hope you gives this quick and easy dinner a try and make it part of your regular rotation.

Oh, and you may have guessed, but this pairs really well with a glass of wine. 😉

Salute!

XO,

Kathryn

A small white bowl filled with a mix of Italian chicken strips, chickpeas, diced canned tomatoes and green bell pepper strips, with Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top.
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Italian Chicken Skillet with Chickpeas

This 30-minute one-pot Italian chicken skillet with chickpeas, tomatoes and peppers is easy to make and perfect for a weeknight dinner!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Yield: 3 -4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into long strips, seasoned with salt, pepper
  • 1 small onion, sliced
  • 1 medium green pepper, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (14.5 oz.) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (15 oz.) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil (or ¼ cup chopped fresh basil)
  • Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and peppers and saute for 3-4 minutes, until softened. Add garlic and sauté another 30 seconds, until fragrant.
  • Add seasoned chicken breast strips to the middle of the pan. Brown on both sides (about 3-4 minutes on each side).
  • Add the tomatoes, chickpeas, oregano and dried basil, if using. Stir to combine and simmer for 5 minutes, until chicken is cooked through.
  • Serve hot (sprinkle with fresh basil, if using) and pass Parmesan cheese at the table.

Notes

Leftovers, once cooled, can be stored in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. They are great reheated for lunch!

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 356kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 609mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 6g
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  1. Dawn @ Girl Heart Food

    March 08, 2016 at 10:56 am

    I love one pot meals! It's always great to have favourite dishes that you can turn to, especially when they are this light and delicious. I bet this would even be fantastic for a dinner party with a nice green salad. And, like you said, paired with wine 😉 Have a great week, Kathryn!

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    • Kathryn

      March 08, 2016 at 12:35 pm

      Me too, Dawn - they are such a sanity saver! This would make a lovely meal for company, with plenty of salad, maybe some crusty bread and of course, plenty of vino 😉

      Reply
  2. Michelle | The Secret Ingredient Is

    March 08, 2016 at 4:39 pm

    Such a cute story! Laughing about the grocery/target runs and making it all in one trip because I am the exact same way (still.) I can't get enough one-pot meals these days, this one looks delicious and light, and I love the excuse to throw chickpeas into any and everything!

    Reply
    • Kathryn

      March 09, 2016 at 9:08 pm

      Glad I'm not the only one with indents on their hands and wrists from carrying a bajillion heavy bags at once 😉 And yes, one-pot meals are such a life saver!!

      Reply
  3. Adina

    March 09, 2016 at 3:43 am

    I liked reading about the way you met your husband. I met mine the second day after he arrived in my hometown in Romania, he wanted to be there for a week, stayed for 4 months and now we have been together for almost 14 years.

    Reply
    • Kathryn

      March 09, 2016 at 9:09 pm

      Aw, Adina, that's so sweet! You got him off the boat, too 😉

      Reply
  4. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary

    March 10, 2016 at 8:50 am

    Awww! So cute how you met your husband!! Love that he got you fresh off the boat (<-- made me giggle). I can see why you have been making this dish for years because it looks and sounds delicious, Kathryn! All the ingredients you used I love, so I just know this dish tastes amazing! Plus only 30 minutes to throw toghether?! Yes Please! Totally need to make this soon! Cheers, friend!

    Reply
    • Kathryn

      March 10, 2016 at 8:25 pm

      Can't beat fresh, fast and easy, right?!

      Reply
  5. Kim | Low Carb Maven

    March 10, 2016 at 12:07 pm

    I love hearing "how we met" stories - very cute. My husband is a "one trip-er" so I can totally imagine you loaded down with bags in each hand struggling to get them up to your apartment. Made me chuckle. I love one pot meals. too and we are beginning to rely on them more and more - mostly because I'm not in to making a couple of sides to go with dinner. It's just easier this way - and i love how all of the flavors meld together to make something more. I love this dish - and chickpeas. It's a winner!

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    • Kathryn

      March 10, 2016 at 8:26 pm

      Thanks Kim! One-pot meals are such a sigh of relief at the end of a long day 🙂

      Reply
  6. Frugal Hausfrau

    March 11, 2016 at 10:59 am

    It was fun to hear your story - and oh do I remember those apartment days! Thank goodness I was young when I lived in one...

    This looks like a lovely dish and I like that it's not dripping in cheese sauce! Thanks for bringing this by Throwback Thursday! We're already looking forward to what you'll bring next week! 🙂

    Mollie

    Reply
    • Kathryn

      March 11, 2016 at 3:12 pm

      I'm glad those days are behind me, too! Thanks Mollie!

      Reply
  7. Helen Fern

    March 13, 2016 at 2:37 pm

    This looks great!! Thanks for sharing on the "what's for dinner" linky!

    Reply
    • Kathryn

      March 13, 2016 at 8:07 pm

      Thanks Helen!

      Reply

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