Name: Cheesy Skillet Chickpeas
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 small onion, sliced into petals; 1 clove garlic, minced; 0.5 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas; 1 (24 ounce) jar chunky marinara sauce (such as Barilla®); salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese; 1 (2.25 ounce) can sliced ripe olives, drained; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano

Ingredients

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.

Enjoy your meal!