Created by Bobbie on November 3, 2011
Step 1: Place beans in a large pot, cover with water and bring to a boil. Boil for 3 minutes; remove from heat and soak for 1 1/2 hours. Drain and rinse.
Step 2: In a large pot or Dutch oven, saute onion in oil until tender.
Step 3: Combine dry seasonings. Add half to pot with onion and saute an additional minute. Set the other half aside.
Step 4: Add beans, broth and garlic; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for at least 2 hours.
Step 5: Coat chicken with remaining dry seasoning mixture. Brown in skillet until done. Add to bean mixture.
Step 6: Stir in chilies. Simmer about 2 hours or until beans are nice and soft.
Step 7: This recipe makes a large batch. It can easily be cut in half, but it also freezes very well.