Baked limas and chicken

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupDried lima beans
8cupsWater (I use chicken stock)
2tablespoonsOil
1Onion, chopped
1Clove garlic, mashed
1Chicken (3 1/2 - 4 lbs) cut into 8 pieces
cupWhite wine
Salt, pepper to taste
¼poundsMushrooms, quartered
1teaspoonPaprika

Directions

Soak lima beans in water overnight. Drain well, place in pot with 8 cups fresh water and 1 tsp. salt. Bring to boil, reduce to simmer and cook until beans are tender, about 1 to 1¼ hours. Drain beans and reserve ¼ cup liquid. Saute' onion and garlic in oil until light brown and place in bottom of baking dish. Add lima beans, reserved liquid, wine, salt, and pepper. Mix well and place chicken pieces on top of mixture. Add mushrooms and paprika. Bake uncovered in 375-degree oven for about one hour or until chicken is tender and browned. Serves for to six.