Ingredients

  • 2 pounds chicken thighs, cut into pieces
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans fire-roasted diced tomatoes with garlic
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder

Method

  • Season chicken with salt and black pepper.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir chicken until browned and no longer pink in the center, about 8 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a slow cooker, draining any excess oil. Add tomatoes, chicken stock, kidney beans, onion, jalapeno pepper, and chili powder to slow cooker.
  • Cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours or on High for 4 hours.