Pan-Seared Chicken with Smoky Paprika and Chickpeas

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Juicy chicken breasts seared to golden perfection, served with smoky paprika-spiced chickpeas for a satisfying weeknight meal. This Mediterranean-inspired no-cook recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, smoked paprika, canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 2, 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 2 Mediterranean cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 2 chicken breasts (6 oz each) and season both sides with 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the chicken breasts and sear for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  3. Step 3: Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside to rest. In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp olive oil and 3 minced garlic cloves, sauté over medium heat for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Add 1 cup drained chickpeas to the skillet, stirring to coat in the garlic oil and paprika residue. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the chickpeas are heated through and slightly crispy on the edges.
  5. Step 5: Stir in 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice and 2 tbsp chopped parsley into the chickpeas. Slice the rested chicken breasts and serve atop the chickpeas.

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