Mexican Flavored Chicken over White Beans Recipe

Name: Mexican Flavored Chicken over White Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts; 3 tablespoons chipotle powder; Salt; 2 tablespoons lime juice; Olive oil; 3 smoked jalapenos, halved and seeds removed; 4 chorizo links, sliced; 1/2 cup Cactus Salsa, recipe follows; 1/4 cup Pico de Gallo, recipe follows; 20 littleneck clams; 1 roasted poblano, cleaned, seeds removed and sliced; 2 tablespoons tequila; 1 recipe White Beans, recipe follows; 1 pound dried white beans; 1 link chorizo, cut in 1/2; 1 ancho chile; 1 lime, juiced; 1 tablespoon blanco tequila; Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
3 tablespoons chipotle powder
Salt
2 tablespoons lime juice
Olive oil
3 smoked jalapenos, halved and seeds removed
4 chorizo links, sliced
1/2 cup Cactus Salsa, recipe follows
1/4 cup Pico de Gallo, recipe follows
20 littleneck clams
1 roasted poblano, cleaned, seeds removed and sliced
2 tablespoons tequila
1 recipe White Beans, recipe follows
1 pound dried white beans
1 link chorizo, cut in 1/2
1 ancho chile
1 lime, juiced
1 tablespoon blanco tequila
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1
Place the chicken breasts in a large bowl and season on both sides with the chipotle powder, salt, to taste, and lime juice.
2
In a large saute pan or paella pan over medium-high heat, add about 3 tablespoons olive oil.
3
Once heated, add the seasoned chicken and sear on both sides until golden brown.
4
Add the jalapenos and chorizo and cook for about 6 minutes.
5
Flip the chicken again and add the Catcus Salsa and Pico De Gallo and cook for another 6 minutes.
6
Next add the clams, roasted poblanos and tequila.
7
Cover pan with a lid and cook until the chicken is cooked through and the clams are opened.
8
Serve over the White Beans.
9
If you have a pressure cooker, place all the ingredients into the pressure cooker and cover with water.
10
Cook for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
11
Remove and season with salt and pepper, if needed.
12
Otherwise, cover the white beans with water by about 2-inches in a large bowl and allow to soak at least overnight.
13
Drain the beans, place into a medium saucepan with the remaining ingredients, and cover again with water by about 2-inches and simmer for 3 hours or until tender.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, 3 tablespoons chipotle powder, Salt, 2 tablespoons lime juice, and more.

Yes, Mexican Flavored Chicken over White Beans falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mexican Flavored Chicken over White Beans

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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