Ingredients

1

(16-oz.) pkg. dried navy beans

4

cups water

4

boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch pieces

8

oz. cooked ham, cut into 1-inch pieces

3

large carrots, sliced

2

medium onions, coarsely chopped

1

rib celery, sliced

1/4

cup firmly packed brown sugar

1/2

teaspoon salt

1/4

teaspoon dry mustard

1/4

teaspoon pepper

1

(8-oz.) can tomato sauce

2

tablespoons molasses

Preparation

Sort beans. Rinse well; drain. In 3 1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker, combine beans and water. Soak at least 8 hours or overnight.

Cover; cook on high setting for 3 hours.

Add remaining ingredients; mix well. Cover; cook on high setting for an additional 3 to 4 hours or until beans are tender and chicken is no longer pink.