Chicken in a Pot

INGREDIENTS

- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 medium onions, sliced
- 2 celery ribs, cut in 1-inch pieces
- 3 pounds chicken, whole or cut up, skin removed
- 1/2 teaspoon dried coarse black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 cup water, chicken broth


DIRECTIONS

Place vegetables in bottom of slow cooker. Place chicken
on top of vegetables. Add seasonings and water.

Cover. Cook on LOW 8-10 hours, or HIGH 3-1/2 hours
(use 1 cup liquid if cooking on HIGH).

This is a great foundation for soups - chicken vegetable,
chicken noodle, chicken rice, chicken corn, and other favorites.