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August 8, 2011
Chicken and Calico Beans
Chicken From The Oven
Prep time:
15 minutesCooking time:
35 minutes“This sweet and tangy dish is a great way to stretch the family budget and make use of any leftover meat. Try an equal amount of turkey, ham or pork roast in place of the chicken in the recipe.”
Ingredients
Serves 6
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon prepared mustard
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups chopped cooked chicken
- 1 (16-ounce) can red kidney beans, drained
- 1 (16-ounce) can baked beans
Directions
1
Preheat oven to 375°F. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; add onion and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until celery is tender, about 5 minutes.
2
Combine ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, vinegar and salt in a small bowl.
3
Add chicken and beans to skillet; stir well. Pour ketchup mixture over chicken and beans; stir to coat.
4
Spoon mixture into a medium casserole. Bake chicken mixture until hot and bubbly, about 35 minutes.
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Save time washing dishes and use an ovenproof pan. A cast-iron skillet or a Dutch oven would be suitable for this recipe.
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You can save money and calories by using only 1/2 pound of bacon. To save more money, look for bacon ends at the grocery. They are always less expensive than the packaged perfect slices.
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