2 Lbs. dried Northern beans
1 1/2 cups diced onion
1 Tbls. vegetable oil
1 Tbls. ground oregano
2 tsp. ground cumin
1 1/2 tsp. seasoned salt
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
4 1/2 qts. chicken broth
2 cloves garlic - minced
8 boned and skinned chicken breast halves
8 oz. can chopped green chilies

-Place beans in a saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil.
-Boil for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let soak for 1 hour.
-Drain and rinse beans.
-In a 5 quart Dutch oven, saute onions in oil until tender.
-Combine oregano, cumin, salt, and cayenne pepper. Divide in half.
-Stir half of the seasoning mixture into the onions.
-Add beans, broth, and garlic.
-Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 2 hours.
-Coat chicken with remaining seasoning mixture.
-Place chicken in a 15" X 10" X 1" baking dish.
-Bake chicken in a 350 degree oven for 15 minutes, or until juices run clear.
-Cube chicken and add it to the beans.
-Stir in chilies.
-Simmer for 1 1/2 - 2 hours

Recipe submitted by Dee