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Skillet Portuguese-Style Chorizo and Chickpea Stew
Original recipe: 4 servings · Prep: 15 min · Cook: 30 min · Total: 45 min
By PanPotPlates Editorial TeamPublished May 10, 2026 | Updated Oct 17, 2026
Portuguese-Inspired
45 mins
skilleteasyglutenfreedairyfreeflavorfulheartyleftoversweeknight
Skillet Portuguese-Style Chorizo and Chickpea Stew is a practical PanPotPlates recipe built for dependable weeknight cooking. Estimated timing (not kitchen-tested): preparation 15 minutes; cooking 30 minutes; additional elapsed time 0 minutes; total about 45 minutes. Times are planning estimates based on the instructions. Follow the stated doneness and temperature checks, and extend cooking or cooling as needed.
Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
easy
Cuisine
Portuguese-Inspired
Ingredients
Servings
4
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound Portuguese chorizo, sliced
- 1 large onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 2 (15 oz) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
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Heat olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat.
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Add the sliced Portuguese chorizo and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and fragrant. Remove chorizo with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the flavorful oil in the skillet.
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Add diced onion to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
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Stir in minced garlic and diced red and yellow bell peppers; cook for another 3 minutes until peppers begin to soften.
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Add smoked paprika, ground cumin, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using). Stir well to coat the vegetables, cooking for 1 minute to bloom the spices.
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Pour in the diced tomatoes with their juice, chickpeas, and chicken broth. Stir to combine all ingredients.
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Return the browned chorizo to the skillet and bring the stew to a gentle simmer.
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Reduce heat to medium-low and cook uncovered for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the stew thickens and flavors meld beautifully.
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Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
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Remove from heat and stir in chopped fresh parsley for freshness.
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Serve the stew warm with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over, enhancing the bright flavors.
Tips
Pan Or Pot Required
This recipe is crafted as a Skillet Meal , requiring a large, heavy-bottomed skillet to achieve the best results.
Cookware Size Guidance
For this Skillet Portuguese-Style Chorizo and Chickpea Stew , a 12-inch (30 cm) skillet with a capacity of about 4 to 5 quarts is ideal.
Cookware Swap Guidance
This Skillet Portuguese-Style Chorizo and Chickpea Stew is designed as a skillet meal , perfect for a quick, flavorful dinner.
Leftovers Quality
Reheat gently and add a splash of liquid when needed to keep the texture moist and tender.
Timing note
The separately listed skillet stages exceed the listed 25-minute cooking time. Follow the method and allow additional time as needed; no tested total is claimed.
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