Mediterranean Chicken & Chickpea Skillet
Mediterranean Chicken & Chickpea Skillet costs about $8.78 to make ($2.20 per serving) at U.S. grocery prices reviewed August 2026, and each serving has roughly 567 calories, 43 g protein, and 36 g net carbs. Total time: 40 min.
- 43 g protein/serving
- 567 calories/serving
- 36 g net carbs
- 40 min total time
- Easy difficulty
Chicken thighs braised with chickpeas, tomatoes and garlic in olive oil. One pan, pantry-heavy, and it tastes like it took far longer than it did.
What it costs
| Ingredient | Cost |
|---|---|
| 1.5 lb boneless chicken thighs | $3.43 |
| 2 cans chickpeas, drained | $1.98 |
| 1 can crushed tomatoes (28 oz) | $1.89 |
| 1 medium onion, diced | $0.33 |
| 4 cloves garlic | $0.17 |
| 2 tbsp olive oil | $0.48 |
| oregano, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper | $0.50 |
| Total | $8.78 |
How to make it
- Season and brown the thighs in olive oil, 5 minutes per side. Set aside.
- Soften onion in the same pan, add garlic and spices for a minute.
- Add tomatoes and chickpeas, return the chicken, and simmer 15 minutes uncovered until thickened.
- Finish with a good pour of olive oil off the heat.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 567 |
| Protein | 43 g |
| Fat | 24 g |
| Carbohydrates | 48 g |
| Fiber | 12 g |
| Net carbs | 36 g |
| Saturated fat | 5 g |
| Sodium | 737 mg |
Substitutions
- Chicken thighs, boneless skinless → Kielbasa / smoked sausage — adds $0.64/serving, −9 g protein. sliced sausage version, ready in half the time
Make it cheaper
Dry chickpeas cooked in bulk cut the bean cost by more than half.
Common questions
How much does it cost to make Mediterranean Chicken & Chickpea Skillet?
About $8.78 total, or $2.20 per serving, using U.S. average grocery prices reviewed August 2026. Actual cost depends on your store and region.
How much protein is in Mediterranean Chicken & Chickpea Skillet?
Each serving has roughly 43 g of protein (567 calories per serving), computed from USDA-typical ingredient values.
How can I make Mediterranean Chicken & Chickpea Skillet cheaper?
Dry chickpeas cooked in bulk cut the bean cost by more than half.
Do leftovers of Mediterranean Chicken & Chickpea Skillet keep well?
Excellent — 4 days, and better the next day.
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9 of 49 ingredient prices come from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average price data; the remaining 40 are estimates. Last reviewed 2026-08-12. Your store will differ — treat every figure as a planning estimate, not a quote. Nutrition is computed from USDA-typical ingredient values and rounded.