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 pieces)
5 small red potatoes, quartered
1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 3½ pounds), cut up
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1½ cups hot water
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon dried basil
Pinch pepper
Instructions
1. In a 5 qt. slow cooker, layer the first seven Ingredients: in order listed.
2. In a small bowl, combine the water, bouillon, salt, thyme, basil, and pepper; pour over the top. Do not stir.
3. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or until vegetables are tender and chicken juices run clear.
4. Remove chicken and vegetables. Thicken cooking juices for gravy if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 510
- Sodium: 1,262 mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 47g
- Cholesterol: 137mg