CHALUPA IN THE CROCK POT MY WAY ENJOY DAN:

CHALUPA IN THE CROCK POT MY WAY by CHEF DAN.

Serves 6-8

INGREDIENTS:

1-cup dried pinto beans

3-1/2-cups of water

1-onion, chopped

1 (4 Oz) can green chilies, chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

2 tablespoon chili powder

1 tablespoon cumin

1 teaspoon oregano

6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

12-18 fried flat tortillas (known as Chalupas)

DIRECTIONS:

1.   Place beans and enough water to cover in a 3-quart saucepan.

2.   Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes,

3.   Remove from heat and let stand for 1 hour, drain beans and discard water.

4.   In a crock-pot add ingredients except tortillas.

5.   Cover and cook on high for 2 hours.

6.   Reduce heat to low and cook 6 hours.

7.   Remove chicken and shred with a fork; drain beans, reserving liquid in a sauce pan, combine beans and chicken.

8.   Bring liquid to a boil and boil for 20 minutes.

9.   Add beans and chicken and heat through.

10.                Serve chicken mixture over Chalupas.

TOP WITH:

Shredded lettuce

Diced tomatoes

Sliced scallions

Guacamole

8 ounces of jack cheese

Salsa

ENJOY DAN:                                                                  BON-APPETITE!!