| Chicken In a Pot
2 carrots, sliced 2 onions, sliced 2 celery stalks with leaves, cut in 1 inch pieces one 3 pound chicken, whole or cut up 2 teaspoons of salt 1/2 teaspoon of coarse black pepper 1/3 cup of water, chicken broth or white wine 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of basil |
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Put half of carrots, onions and celery in bottom of pot. Add whole chicken or chicken pieces. Top with salt, pepper, liquid and remaining half of vegetables. Sprinkle basil over top. Cover and cook until done on LOW for 7 - 10 hours (HIGH 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 hours, using 1 cup liquid). Remove chicken and vegetables with spatula. Serves 4 - 6 |