Portuguese Golden Cod & Chickpea Skillet with Garlic Bread

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs cod fillets, 4 fillets, patted dry
• 2 cans chickpeas, 15 oz cans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can diced tomatoes, 14 1/2 oz, no added sugar
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced small
• 1 cup chicken broth, low-sodium
• 4 tbsp olive oil, divided
• 3 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tsp fresh thyme, or 1/2 tsp dried
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp sea salt, divided
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp lemon juice, fresh squeezed
• 1 loaf crusty bread
• 3 tbsp butter, softened
• 2 cloves garlic, minced for bread

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400°F. Mix softened butter with 2 cloves minced garlic. Slice bread in half lengthwise and spread garlic butter on cut sides. Set aside.

2. 2

   Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook 3-4 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic, cook 1 minute until fragrant.