TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Cook: 6 hours YIELD: 6 servings.
I make this slow-cooked sensation with chicken, vegetables and seasonings. It's a hearty, homespun dish that satisfies the biggest appetites. —Ruthann Martin, Louisville, Ohio
Ingredients
4 medium carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 medium onion, chopped
1 celery rib, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 cups cut fresh green beans (2 inch)
1/2 pound small red potatoes (about 5), quartered
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 3-1/2 pounds), cut up
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
Pinch pepper
1-1/2 cups water
Directions
1.
In the order listed, layer first seven ingredients in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Sprinkle with bouillon and seasonings. Pour water over top. Do not stir.
2.
Cook, covered, until chicken and vegetables are tender, 6-8 hours. Remove chicken and vegetables to a platter. If desired, skim fat from cooking juices and thicken for gravy.
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