Description
A hearty one-pot dinner made with jalapeño-seasoned pinto beans, tender rotisserie chicken, Rotel tomatoes, onion, and chicken broth. The beans simmer into a thick, savory gravy and can be cooked on the stovetop or in a slow cooker.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 cans jalapeño Ranch Style Beans, about 15 ounces each, undrained
- 1 can Rotel diced tomatoes and green chiles, 10 ounces, undrained
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth, plus more as needed
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 rotisserie chicken, skin and bones removed, meat shredded
- Cornbread, rice, tortilla chips, or warm flour tortillas for serving, optional
- Shredded cheddar, sour cream, cilantro, sliced jalapeños, or lime wedges for topping, optional
Instructions
- Remove the skin and bones from the rotisserie chicken, then shred the meat into bite-size pieces.
- Finely chop the onion and open the cans of beans and Rotel without draining them.
- Add the beans, Rotel, chicken broth, onion, and shredded chicken to a large Dutch oven or heavy pot.
- Stir thoroughly and bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered for 60 minutes, stirring every 10 to 15 minutes.
- Add extra broth, water, or beer if the beans become too thick, or continue simmering if the gravy remains too thin.
- Taste before adding salt or pepper, then serve hot with cornbread and desired toppings.
- For the slow-cooker method, combine all ingredients, cover, and cook on low for 4 hours before stirring and serving.
Notes
- Do not drain the beans because their seasoned liquid creates the gravy.
- For a milder dish, replace some or all of the jalapeño beans with regular Ranch Style Beans.
- Taste the finished beans before adding salt because the canned ingredients and rotisserie chicken already contain seasoning.
- Store refrigerated leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Freeze cooled portions for up to 3 months.
- Nutrition values are estimated per serving and may vary by bean brand, chicken size, and toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop or Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 408
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 1160
- Fat: 13
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 43
- Fiber: 10
- Protein: 31
- Cholesterol: 72