One-Pot Italian Sausage and Chickpea Stew

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-10 · Updated 2026-05-10

A hearty stew featuring Italian sausage and chickpeas simmered in a rich tomato sauce with aromatic herbs, perfect for a comforting meal. This Italian-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs Italian sausage links, extra virgin olive oil, yellow onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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

• 12 oz Italian sausage links
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 14 oz canned diced tomatoes
• 1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed canned chickpeas
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Remove casing from 12 oz Italian sausage links and crumble the sausage into the pot, cooking for 5-6 minutes until browned and cooked through, stirring occasionally.
2. Step 2: Add 1 medium diced yellow onion and 3 minced garlic cloves to the pot, sautéing for 4-5 minutes until the onion is translucent and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 14 oz canned diced tomatoes, 1 can (15 oz) drained and rinsed chickpeas, 2 cups chicken broth, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1/2 tsp dried thyme, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes until the sauce thickens and flavors meld.
4. Step 4: Remove from heat and stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving warm.