Skillet Sicilian Chickpeas Over Brown Rice

by Dorothy Reinhold on February 1, 2015


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I’m a big fan of skillet meals, both for their brevity and practicality.

Get the skillet out of the cupboard, set it on the stove burner, and away you go, usually with minimal muss and fuss. That works for me, whether it is a Sunday supper or a busier weeknight.

But skillet suppers need to be about the flavor, too. They must be relatively quick AND absolutely delicious. Those are the rules!

Enter McCormick’s Skillet Sauces, which allow you to choose your favorite protein, and perhaps some vegetables, and complete your dish with the flavorful sauce. I picked up the Sicilian Chicken with Tomato, Basil and Garlic Skillet Sauce, but wanted to go vegan with it, so I substituted chickpeas for the suggested chicken. It worked like a charm!

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Skillet Sicilian Chickpeas Over Brown Rice

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

Easy vegan skillet supper with Italian-flavored chickpeas spooned over cooked brown rice, accented with fresh herbs and toasted pine nuts.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
  • 2 (11-ounce) packages steamed chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (9-ounce) package McCormick Sicilian Chicken with Tomato, Basil and Garlic Skillet Sauce
  • Cooked brown rice (enough for 4 people)
  • Garnish: Shaved Parmesan cheese, fresh basil or Italian parsley, sliced olives, toasted pine nuts (optional)

Directions

  1. Cook brown rice per package instructions.
  2. Heat oil in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add pepper, onion and mushrooms, cooking and stirring occasionally for about 5-7 minutes. Remove to a bowl and save.
  3. Add chickpeas to the skillet, along with the skillet sauce. Cook another 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
  4. To serve, portion cooked rice into bowls, spoon Sicilian Chickpeas over top, and garnish with fresh basil, a few olives and toasted pine nuts (garnishes can be omitted if you like). Pass the shaved Parmesan cheese at the table (omit if vegan).
  5. Serves 4.

Notes

Recipe source: Dorothy Reinhold | Shockingly Delicious, adapted from the package directions for McCormick's Sicilian Chicken Skillet Sauce.

Note: Vegetarian, can be Vegan (omit cheese).

https://www.shockinglydelicious.com/skillet-sicilian-chickpeas-over-brown-rice/

This week our Sunday Supper cooks are celebrating quick and easy recipes using McCormick’s Skillet Sauces (7 flavors available).

McCormick Skillet Sauces on ShockinglyDelicious.comThese handy packaged shelf sauces are family dinnertime savers because they allow you to make a relatively easy skillet supper that still tastes like you fussed. Recipes are on the backs of the packages, but feel free, like I did, to tweak them to suit your family’s tastes.

For more ideas on easy meals using these skillet sauces, see our 25 recipes below, and follow McCormick’s Easy Skillet Dinners Pinterest board. There you’ll see all of today’s recipes plus many more.

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Alisa @ Go Dairy Free February 1, 2015 at 5:13 pm

I have to admit, I totally love “cheat” sauces like this. I’ve used the Saffron Road ones on occasion, but am happy to hear that McCormick has some good options (and Sicilian? I’m intrigued!) – these may be easier to find.

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Dorothy Reinhold February 1, 2015 at 8:11 pm

Alisa,
Me too on the cheat sauces. I want you to try these.

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eat good 4 life February 1, 2015 at 5:04 pm

Looks tasty and easy to make. Right up my alley 🙂

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Dorothy Reinhold February 1, 2015 at 8:07 pm

Eat Good,
Sooooo easy. Kinda a no-brainer!

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Linda | Brunch with Joy February 1, 2015 at 5:01 pm

This is absolutely my go-to meal on lady days…(almost every day). What a flavorful combination and that sicilian sauce sounds so delicious.

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Dorothy Reinhold February 1, 2015 at 8:07 pm

Linda,
Lady days…I like that!

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Blessing February 1, 2015 at 2:53 pm

The sight of those mushrooms makes me want to grab that dish asap.
I love your detailed recipe explanation and the meal looks so palatable. Thanks

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Dorothy Reinhold February 1, 2015 at 8:12 pm

Blessing,
It can be that way with certain ingredients, can’t it? Something just tugs on you.

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Linda (Meal Planning Maven) February 1, 2015 at 2:18 pm

What a yummy looking dish Dorothy….love the simplicity too!

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Dorothy Reinhold February 1, 2015 at 8:09 pm

Linda,
Thanks! It was super easy and completely delicious! My family asked for it again!

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heather @french press February 1, 2015 at 12:15 pm

you really cannot beat a delicious skillet meal

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Dorothy Reinhold February 1, 2015 at 8:09 pm

Heather,
Agreed!

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Amee February 1, 2015 at 11:47 am

This sounds so delicious with the chickpeas! Healthy and full of great fiber! Love!

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Dorothy Reinhold February 1, 2015 at 8:09 pm

Amee,
It is fiber-licious!

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Serena | Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch February 1, 2015 at 10:59 am

Such a creative dish! I love it!

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Dorothy Reinhold February 1, 2015 at 8:13 pm

Thanks Serena!

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Danielle | Krafted Koch February 1, 2015 at 10:29 am

This looks like an easy and delicious meal that would be perfect for my Meatless Mondays!

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Dorothy Reinhold February 1, 2015 at 8:13 pm

Danielle,
It’s a great Meatless Monday solution!

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Cindys Recipes and Writings February 1, 2015 at 10:18 am

I love that you made this vegetarian! Pine nuts sound great in here!

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Dorothy Reinhold February 1, 2015 at 8:14 pm

Cindy,
These sauces are great for vegetarian meals!

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Marjory+@+Dinner-Mom February 1, 2015 at 9:28 am

As a certified chickpea fanatic, I can’t wait to make this!

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Dorothy Reinhold February 1, 2015 at 8:14 pm

Marjory,
You and I are in the same club!

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Lizthechef February 1, 2015 at 9:26 am

Happy Birthday!!

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Dorothy Reinhold February 1, 2015 at 8:14 pm

Liz,
Thank you!

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Constance J Smith February 1, 2015 at 9:01 am

I love everything about this!!

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Dorothy Reinhold February 1, 2015 at 8:15 pm

Conni,
I hope you get a chance to try it!

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Liz February 1, 2015 at 8:27 am

Now this is a vegan dinner where I wouldn’t miss the meat one bit! So hearty and flavorful—I’m so glad I have this skillet sauce in my pantry 🙂

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Dorothy Reinhold February 1, 2015 at 8:15 pm

Liz,
You have to try it next!

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Liz February 1, 2015 at 7:54 am

Thank you.

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Dorothy Reinhold February 1, 2015 at 8:16 pm

Liz,
You’re very welcome! I hope you can try it!

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Chicago Jogger February 1, 2015 at 7:54 am

Yum – I love chickpeas so this looks right up my alley!

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Dorothy Reinhold February 1, 2015 at 8:16 pm

Chicago,
Then this is right up your alley!

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Renee - Kudos Kitchen February 1, 2015 at 7:47 am

Ooooh. Chickpeas and brown rice? This looks wonderful. I adore chickpeas!

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Dorothy Reinhold February 1, 2015 at 8:16 pm

Renee,
This has your name written all over it!

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Nichole February 1, 2015 at 7:37 am

I love this dish! It’s so easy, and a great dinner for Meatless Monday!

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Dorothy Reinhold February 1, 2015 at 8:17 pm

Nichole,
Easy, good for #MM, and totally delish. Winner!

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Renee February 1, 2015 at 3:50 am

Now that’s a great vegetarian meal and making me realize it has been too long since I’ve had chickpeas.

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Dorothy Reinhold February 1, 2015 at 8:18 pm

Renee,
You must remedy, stat!

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Dorothy Reinhold February 1, 2015 at 8:13 pm

Kudos/Renee,
You made me laugh!

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