--- title: "Dine Without Whine: Sweet and Spicy Slow Cook Chicken and Beans with Bacon" description: This week, Dine Without Whine presents sweet and spicy slow cook chicken and beans with bacon. 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Place chicken in slow cooker and sprinkle with pepper. 2. Mix all other ingredients together, except cornstarch and water. Pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low for 7 to 9 hours, or high for 3 to 4 hours. Remove chicken and shred. Mix cornstarch and water together and add to sauce mixture. Cook on high with lid slightly ajar until sauce is thickened. Replace chicken. ### Beans with Bacon *Makes 6 servings* **Ingredients:** - 1 pound green beans - 1 cup water - 1/2 teaspoon salt - 6 strips bacon cut in 3/4 -inch pieces - 1 medium onion cut in 1/4 - inch slices - 1/8 teaspoon black pepper **Instructions:** 1. Trim ends from beans; cut beans into 2-inch pieces. In a 3- quart saucepan, place green beans, water and salt. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain well; keep warm if necessary. 2. Meanwhile, in a medium skillet over medium-high heat, fry bacon until crisp and slightly browned. Remove bacon, drain on paper towels; set aside. Discard all but 1 tablespoon of the drippings. 3. Over medium heat, sauté onion in drippings for 10 minutes or until soft. 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