Chicken, Potato and Chickpea Ragout 

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This is sure to become a favourite - substantial, tasty and easy to prepare.

Ingredients:

500 g chicken breast fillets

2 Tbsp olive oil, extra light

4 potatoes, peeled and chopped

2 brown onions, cut into wedges

2 cloves garlic, crushed

6 large ripe tomatoes, diced

300 g can chickpeas, drained

2 Tbsp fresh thyme leaves

1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

1 salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

Trim chicken of excess fat and cut into cubes approximately 4 cm in diameter. Heat half the oil in a large pan on medium heat. Cook chicken for 2 minutes or until light golden. Set aside.

In the same pan, heat remaining oil and cook potatoes, onion and garlic for 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, cover and cook over medium heat until potatoes are almost tender. Add chicken, chickpeas, thyme and parsley.

Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve with pita bread, if desired.

Variations:

Serving suggestion not included in nutritional information.

Author:

Fresh Finesse

Member Comments: (1)

By: grahamcairns - 2010-02-07
This is OK, and quite filling - but is a bit bland. It definitely needs more seasoning - and not just salt and cracked pepper.