Sunday Chicken Dinner

Ingredients

• 4 medium carrots, cut into 2 in. pieces
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 celery rib, cut into 2 in. pieces
• 2 cups fresh green beans (2 in. pieces)
• 5 small red potatoes, quartered
• 1 broiler or broiler-fryer chicken, cut up (3 to 3 1/2lbs.)
• 4 slices bacon, strips cooked and crumbled
• 1 1/2 cups hot water
• 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 pinch pepper

Directions

1. 1

   In a 5qt. slow cooker, layer the first seven ingredients in order listed. In a bowl, combine the remaining ingredients, pour over the top. Do not stir.

2. 2

   Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until vegetables are tender and chicken juices run clear. Remove chicken and vegetables. Thicken juices for gravy if desired.