Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp. oil
  • 1 1/2 lb. chicken thighs, skinned, boned, and meat cut into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1/2 c. uncooked long grain rice
  • 2 (16 oz.) cans stewed tomatoes
  • 1 (14.5 oz.) can less salt chicken broth or 1 3/4 c. chicken broth
  • 1 1/4 c. water
  • 1 (15.5 oz.) can red beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 to 2 Tbsp. chili powder
  • 1/8 tsp. salt
  • 1/8 tsp. pepper
  • 4 to 8 drops of hot pepper sauce (if desired)

Method

  • Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium high heat.
  • Add chicken; cook 5 to 8 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring frequently. Add onion.
  • Cook 3 to 5 minutes or until onion is crisp-tender. Stir in remaining ingredients.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to medium; cover and cook 20 to 40 minutes or until rice is tender and chicken is no longer pink.
  • Makes 9 (1 cup) servings.