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Chili Bean Chicken

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Tex-Mex 🇺🇸🇲🇽AmericanMexican

Chili Bean Chicken bakes tender chicken thighs in a bold, sweet-tangy chili bean sauce layered with smoky paprika, cumin, and a touch of cayenne. Pinto and cannellini beans soak up the barbecue, ketchup, and salsa-based flavors for a hearty, saucy casserole. Serve it hot for weeknights or game day when you want cozy, slow-cooked comfort with a gentle kick.

  • Prep20 min
  • Cook1 hr 30 min
  • Serves8
  • DifficultyEasy
Chili Bean Chicken
  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, add all the ingredients except the chicken—salsa, ketchup, BBQ sauce, mustard, vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire, water, pinto beans, cannellini beans, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, black pepper, salt, cayenne, oregano, and green onions—and stir very thoroughly to combine.

  3. 3

    Pour the chili mixture into a 15x10-inch casserole dish, using a spoon to ensure the beans are evenly distributed.

  4. 4

    Add the chicken thighs one at a time; unfold each chicken thigh, toss it thoroughly in the sauce, then fold it back into a compact thigh shape. Space the 8 thighs evenly and press them down into the sauce until almost submerged.

  5. 5

    Bake in the preheated oven until the liquids have reduced and thickened slightly and the thighs are fork tender, about 1 1/2 hours.

  6. 6

    Let rest for 10 minutes before serving. Top with more green onions if desired.

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