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Mexican-Spiced Pinto Beans with Chicken Tenderloin


  • Author: Alice

Description

Indulge in the rich flavors of Mexican cuisine with this hearty pinto bean dish, complemented by succulent chicken tenderloin and zesty spices. Perfect for a cozy dinner, this one-pot wonder will warm your heart and your taste buds.


Ingredients

– 1 pound dried pinto beans, rinsed
– 4 cups water, or as needed
– 2 10-ounce cans diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
– 1 pound chicken tenderloin, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
– 1 yellow onion, chopped
– 1 tablespoon chili powder, or to taste
– 1 tablespoon ground cumin, or to taste
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
– 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
– Salt to taste


Instructions

1. Place pinto beans into a large pot and pour in enough water to cover them by 2 to 3 inches. Let the beans soak overnight.
2. Drain the beans, return them to the pot, and pour in fresh water to cover. Add tomatoes, chicken tenderloin, onion, chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder.
3. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 3 hours. Check the beans occasionally and add more water if needed.
4. Stir cilantro and salt into the beans and let simmer until the beans are soft, about 1 more hour.