Spiced Chorizo and Chickpea Stew

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-02 · Updated 2026-08-02

A hearty Spanish-inspired stew combining smoky chorizo, tender chickpeas, and tomatoes simmered with warm spices. This Spanish-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 40 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 420 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

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

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add 8 oz sliced Spanish chorizo and cook for 4 minutes until browned and slightly crisp.
2. Step 2: Add 1 cup chopped onion and 3 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 5 minutes until the onion is soft and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, and 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes, cooking for 1 minute to release the spices' aroma.
4. Step 4: Pour in 14 oz canned diced tomatoes, 2 cups cooked chickpeas, and 1 cup chicken broth. Season with salt and black pepper, then bring to a simmer.
5. Step 5: Reduce heat to low and cook uncovered for 15 minutes until the stew thickens and flavors meld.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley before serving warm with crusty bread.