Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs with Smoky Paprika and Chickpeas

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Tender chicken thighs pan-seared with smoky paprika, paired with hearty chickpeas simmered in a fragrant tomato sauce. This Mediterranean-inspired no-cook recipe (gluten free), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, smoked paprika, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 6 bone-in chicken thighs and season both sides with 2 tbsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Step 2: Place the chicken thighs skin-side down in the skillet and sear for 6-7 minutes until the skin is golden brown and crispy. Flip and cook for another 5 minutes until cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
  3. Step 3: Lower heat to medium, add 1 tbsp olive oil and 4 minced garlic cloves to the skillet, sauté for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, 1 tsp ground cumin, and 1 can (15 oz) drained chickpeas. Simmer the sauce for 6-8 minutes until it thickens slightly and flavors meld.
  5. Step 5: Return the chicken thighs to the skillet nestling them into the chickpeas and tomato sauce. Cover and cook on low for 5 minutes to heat through.
  6. Step 6: Sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley over the dish before serving to add freshness and color.

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