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Slow Cooker Chicken & Lima Beans (Simple English Summary) Slow Cooker Chicken & Lima Beans is a warm, comforting meal made with chicken, lima beans, and broth. It cooks slowly, making the chicken soft and flavorful.


 

Main Ingredients:

  • Bone-in chicken thighs
  • Dried lima beans
  • Chicken broth
  • Black pepper
  • Optional: onions, carrots, celery, bacon, or ham

How to Make It:

  1. Put dried lima beans at the bottom of the slow cooker.
  2. Add the chicken thighs on top.
  3. Pour in chicken broth and add seasoning (pepper, salt if needed).
  4. Cover and cook:
    • LOW: 8–10 hours
    • HIGH: 4–5 hours
  5. Remove the chicken, shred the meat, and take out the bones.
  6. Put the chicken back into the slow cooker and mix.

Tips:

  • Use chicken thighs, not chicken breast, because thighs stay juicy.
  • No need to soak the lima beans if cooking on LOW for 8+ hours.
  • Put beans at the bottom so they cook well.

Serve With:

  • Cornbread
  • Bread
  • Rice
  • Salad

Storage:

  • Keep in the fridge for up to 5 days.
  • Freeze for up to 3 months.

It is a simple, hearty, and comforting meal perfect for cold days or busy families.