Mediterranean Chicken Wing Stew

A hearty and flavorful stew featuring chicken wings, chickpeas, and Mediterranean flavors. Perfect for a comforting meal.

Prep Time: 20 min
Cook Time: 60 min
Total Time: 80 min
Servings: 6
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Ingredients

  • 3 lb Chicken Wings (about 24 wings)
  • 1 15-oz can Chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
  • 28 oz Canned Diced Tomatoes (undrained)
  • 1 cup Kalamata Olives (pitted and halved)
  • 1 cup Orzo Pasta (uncooked)
  • 1 large Onion (chopped)
  • 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2 tsp Dried Oregano
  • 1 tsp Dried Basil
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley (chopped, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. 1.

    Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season chicken wings with salt, pepper, oregano, and basil. Brown the chicken wings in batches, then set aside.

    Time: 15 min
  2. 2.

    Add chopped onion to the Dutch oven and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

    Time: 6 min
  3. 3.

    Pour in the canned diced tomatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.

    Time: 4 min
  4. 4.

    Return the chicken wings to the Dutch oven. Add chickpeas and Kalamata olives. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.

    Time: 35 min
  5. 5.

    Stir in the orzo pasta. Cover and cook for another 10-12 minutes, or until the orzo is tender.

    Time: 12 min
  6. 6.

    Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

    Time: 2 min

Tips

  • 💡For a richer flavor, use bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs instead of wings.
  • 💡Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little heat.
  • 💡Serve with a side of crusty bread for soaking up the delicious sauce.

Recipe from TheCookbook.ai

Created by smw355