Ingredients

1cuppinto beans,dried

1½cupssalsa,(1 jar), mild or medium

2tbspchipotle chiles in adobo sauce,chopped, canned

2tbspall-purpose flour

1½lbschicken thighs,(about 8), boneless, skinless

coarse salt and ground pepper

1medium red onion

1red bell pepper,ribs and seeds removed

¼cupsour cream,reduced-fat

¼cupfresh cilantro,chopped

Preparation

In a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker, stir together beans, salsa, chiles, flour, and 1 cup of water.

Season chicken with salt and pepper; arrange on top of bean mixture. Scatter onion and bell pepper on top of chicken.

Cover and cook on Low heat for 8 hours. Do not open lid or stir.

Remove the chicken from the stew, then shred into large pieces and return to stew.

Serve topped with sour cream and cilantro.