Jalapeño Beans: Easy Shredded Chicken Delight for Home Cooks
Jalapeño Beans with Shredded Chicken is a delicious and simple recipe perfect for home cooks looking for a quick and flavorful meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried beans
- 2 cups shredded chicken
- 1 jalapeño, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 cups chicken broth
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Soak the beans overnight in water.
- In a pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the garlic and jalapeño until fragrant.
- Add in the soaked beans, shredded chicken, cumin, paprika, chicken broth, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until beans are tender.
- Adjust seasoning and serve hot.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, keep the seeds in the jalapeño.
- Serve with warm tortillas for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Jalapeño Beans, Shredded Chicken, Easy Recipe, Home Cooks