Tex Mex Chicken and Beans Ingredients: 1 cup dried pinto beans, rinsed 1 1/2 cups mild or medium salsa 2 tablespoons chopped canned chipotle chiles in adobo sauce 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 8) Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 medium red onion, chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream, for serving 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, for serving Directions 1. In a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker, stir together beans, salsa, chiles, flour, and 1 cup water. Season chicken with salt and pepper; arrange on top of bean mixture. 2. Scatter onion and bell pepper on top of chicken. Cover and cook on low heat for 8 hours. (Do not open lid or stir.) 3. Remove chicken from stew; shred into large pieces and return to stew. Serve topped with sour cream and cilantro.
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