Chorizo and Chickpea Spanish Stew

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-21 · Updated 2026-05-21

Hearty and spicy, this Spanish stew combines smoky chorizo sausage with tender chickpeas and rich tomato broth, perfect for cozy dinners. This Spanish-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs olive oil, Spanish chorizo, sliced, chopped onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 8 oz Spanish chorizo, sliced
• 1 large chopped onion
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 14 oz canned diced tomatoes
• 2 cups cooked chickpeas
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• to taste salt
• to taste black pepper
• 1/4 tsp optional red pepper flakes

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add 8 oz sliced Spanish chorizo and cook for 4-5 minutes until browned and fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add 1 large chopped onion and 3 minced garlic cloves, sauté for 5 minutes until onion is translucent.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes if using, cooking for 1 minute until spices release aroma.
4. Step 4: Pour in 14 oz canned diced tomatoes, 2 cups cooked chickpeas, and 2 cups chicken broth. Stir well, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes until stew thickens.
5. Step 5: Season with salt and black pepper to taste, sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving warm.