Step 1

Brown the chicken over medium heat in a large Dutch Oven pot.

Step 2

Remove the chicken from the pot and put to the side. Clean out the remaining chicken fat so that there's no bits in it.

Step 3

Add the flour to the chicken fat and cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until a medium brown color.

Step 4

Add the chopped onions and celery and cook until soft, then add the garlic.

Step 5

Slowly add the chicken broth, stirring at the same time.

Step 6

Add 1 package of the lima beans and the seasonings. Give a good stir.

Step 7

Add the chicken back then cover the pot, stirring occasionally and allow to cook on low-medium heat for 1-1/2 Hours.

Step 8

Add the second bag of the lima beans and continue to cook for another 1-1/2 hours.

Step 9

Serve over rice and sprinkle with parsley.