One Pan Paprika Chicken with Chickpeas & Tomatoes

We love a good one-pan recipe, which probably explains why this Paprika Chicken with Chickpeas & Tomatoes has become a dish on weekly rotation for us! Chicken breasts are seasoned with smoky paprika and baked in the oven alongside earthy chickpeas and juicy cherry tomatoes. It’s full of flavor and a perfect weeknight meal.

Why we love this recipe

Pairing chicken with chickpeas is a no-brainer for us. They both pack a protein-heavy punch and chickpeas come with an added bonus of high fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Adding them to your weeknight dinner rotation means giving yourself a major health boost! We also love how easy it is to make when you’re low on time and how versatile it is: you can easily pair it with rice or your choice of grain (quinoa also works well), salad, or even pita bread.

The chicken is tender, juicy, and full of flavor thanks to the heat and smokiness of the paprika, which is nicely balanced out with the chickpeas and the tomatoes. It’s a meal that will have you reaching for seconds and maybe even thirds! And best of all, the whole thing cooks in one pan so you won’t have to deal with a pile of dishes at the end of the meal.

Key ingredients

You don’t need a whole lot of ingredients to make this chicken dish. Here’s what you need:

• Chicken breasts: We like to use chicken breasts in this recipe because they cook quickly in the oven when roasted with all of the other ingredients. There’s no need to sear them beforehand, as you’ll just add to the sheet pan.
• Chickpeas: You’ll need just one 15-oz can of chickpeas, rinsed beforehand.
• Cherry tomatoes: We love to use cherry or grape tomatoes, which become sweet and juicy when roasted in the oven.
• Garlic: Whole garlic cloves will be used and tossed with the spices, tomatoes, and chickpeas. When roasted in the oven, they turn tender, golden, and creamy, which adds a nice flavor to the whole dish.
• Spices: Salt, black pepper, and paprika — the perfect trifecta.

How to make this dish

Toss the tomatoes, chickpeas, and garlic cloves in a small bowl with paprika, salt, and pepper. Then set aside to arrange later on the sheet pan with the chicken.

Season the chicken breasts with more paprika, salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil. Make sure to rub in the mixture thoroughly on both sides.

Lay out the chicken on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper, and add the tomatoes, chickpeas, and garlic on the same pan. Make sure to spread out the ingredients so that they cook evenly in the oven.

Put everything in the oven set to 425°F. Roast for 35 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Once the chicken is cooked through, remove from the oven and serve immediately!

Serving suggestions

This Paprika Chicken with Chickpeas & Tomatoes pairs perfectly with rice or quinoa, a simple salad or fresh greens of your choice, or warmed pita bread. It would also go well with a simple pasta dish! Since the chicken is already packed with tons of flavor, we recommend balancing it out with any of the options above.

More one pan recipes to love from us

• One Pot Turmeric Chicken & Rice
• One Pan Bucatini with Mussels
• One Pan Baked Lemon Chicken Thighs
• Sheet Pan Italian Sausage & Vegetables
• One Pan Chicken Pesto & Chickpeas

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