Spanish chicken & chickpea stew

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Spain · Guiso-inspired · Spain

Spanish chicken & chickpea stew

Tender chicken, chickpeas, potato and tomato simmered with sweet paprika. Spoon it thick or loosen with stock for a gentle bowl.

15 minPreparation
32 minCooking
47 minTotal time
4Servings
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For 4 servings

What you’ll need

Allergens
Check stock and canned ingredient labels. Naturally dairy-free and egg-free as written.

One step at a time

Let’s make it

  1. Warm oil in a saucepan and cook onion and carrot for 5 minutes until soft.
  2. Add chicken and paprika. Cook for 4 minutes, stirring until the outside is opaque.
  3. Add potatoes, tomatoes, chickpeas and stock. Cover and simmer for 20–22 minutes until potatoes are very tender and chicken reaches 75°C.
  4. Mash a few chickpeas into the sauce for body. Taste and add salt if needed; add parsley to adult portions.

Preparation and cooking times are estimates. Use the doneness checks in the method.

Make the texture work

Serve potatoes, chicken and chickpeas separately at first, with the tomato sauce on the side. Mash chickpeas for a smoother spoonful.

Season it properly

Sweet paprika, tomato and onion give a rich flavour without heat. Taste before adding salt; adults can add pepper or smoked paprika.

Simple swaps

Use white beans instead of chickpeas or add small pasta instead of potato. Turkey thigh is an easy swap for chicken.

Keep it safely

Cool within 2 hours and refrigerate for up to 48 hours. Reheat once until steaming hot and loosen with water if needed.

Food education

What the ingredients bring

These are practical food-group notes, not a laboratory nutrition analysis. Portions and brands change the numbers.

  • Chicken and chickpeas provide protein, iron and zinc.
  • Chickpeas contribute fibre and folate.
  • Potato and tomato add potassium, vitamin C and carbohydrate energy.
Before serving: adapt the size and texture to your child’s chewing skills, then let the meal be a relaxed family moment.

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