Creamy Lemon Pepper Chickpea Skillet

Ingredients

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• 2 Tbsp unsalted butter, 28 g
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tsp lemon pepper seasoning
• ½ tsp each salt and mustard powder
• 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 cup vegetable broth, 236 mL
• 2 15-oz cans chickpeas, drained, 425 g cans
• 1 cup heavy cream, 236 mL
• ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan
• ¼ cup chopped Italian parsley
• To serve: lemon slices, coarsely ground black pepper

Directions

1. Flavor Base: Melt 2 Tbsp unsalted butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add 2 cloves garlic (minced), 2 tsp lemon pepper seasoning, and ½ tsp each salt and mustard powder. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, or until garlic is fragrant.
2. Simmer: Stir in 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour until combined, then slowly drizzle in 1 cup vegetable broth. Bring to a gentle simmer until sauce thickens. Stir in 2 15-oz cans chickpeas (drained), cover, and let simmer for about 5 minutes.
3. Finish: Remove pan from the heat then stir in 1 cup heavy cream, ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan, and ¼ cup chopped Italian parsley. Garnish with sliced lemons and freshly ground black pepper! (Sauce will continue to thick as it cools.)

Notes

Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.Reheat: Warm on the stovetop over low heat, adding a splash of broth or cream to loosen the sauce. The sauce thickens as it sits—just add a little extra liquid when reheating to bring back the silky texture!Freezer: Not recommended, as the cream-based sauce may separate when thawed.