Description
Enjoy a comforting and hearty dish that features tender pinto beans simmered with smoky flavors, perfect for any meal. This recipe brings warmth and spice with tender chicken and aromatic seasonings.
Ingredients
– 1 pound dried pinto beans, rinsed
– 4 cups chicken broth, 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 smoked paprika, 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 in a large pot and cover with enough water to submerge beans by 2 to 3 inches. Allow beans to soak overnight.
2. Drain soaked beans, return to the pot, and pour in chicken broth to cover the beans; add diced tomatoes, chicken tenderloin, onion, smoked paprika, cumin, and garlic powder.
3. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and let simmer for 3 hours. Check the beans occasionally, adding more broth as needed to keep them moist.
4. Stir in cilantro and season with salt. Continue simmering until beans are tender, about 1 more hour.