Adapted from:

https://www.lucksfoods.com/recipe/slow-cooker-creole-chicken-and-pinto-beans/

Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

• 1 tablespoon brown sugar

• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning

• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

• 1 & 3/4 to 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs

• 2 stalks celery, sliced

• 1 red bell pepper (any color) coarsely chopped

• 1 red onion coarsely chopped

• 2 cups pinto beans, washed

• 3 cups water or broth.

Instructions:

1. In medium bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, paprika, salt, poultry seasoning, cayenne and garlic powder.

2. Coat chicken with spice mixture and sear on both sides in Dutch oven on medium heat.

3. Wash beans and place in Dutch oven with chicken, add water or broth. Bring to a boil then lower heat to a simmer.

4. Add remaining spice blend, and vegetables.

5. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 5 to 7 hours or until fork-tender.

Notes:

1. I use a Dutch oven to slow cook.

2. Serve with your favorite cornbread recipe, Here is mine: Cast Iron Skillet Cornbread