Chicken in a Pot

It takes just minutes to get this satisfying supper ready for the slow cooker. And at the end of a busy day, your family will appreciate the simple goodness of tender chicken and vegetables. "It's one of our favorite meals," says Alpha Wilson of Roswell, New Mexico.

SERVINGS

6

CATEGORY

Main Dish

METHOD

Slow Cooker

PREP

5 min.

COOK

420 min.

TOTAL

425 min.

INGREDIENTS

  • 3 medium carrots, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
  • 2 celery ribs with leaves, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
  • 2 medium onions, sliced
  • 1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut up
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

DIRECTIONS

In a 5-qt. slow cooker, place carrots, celery and onions. Top with chicken. Combine remaining ingredients; pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low for 7-9 hours or until chicken juices run clear and vegetables are tender. Serve with a slotted spoon. Yield: 6 servings.

Printed from tasteofhome.com Oct 12, 2008

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