Sunday Chicken Supper

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
5 small red potatoes, quartered
1 broiler chicken, cut up (3 1/2 pounds) ( I have also used 4 chicken breasts)
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled ( I have substituted with 3 large polish sausages, sliced and it is also very tasty )
1 1/2 cups hot water
2 teaspoons chicken bouillion granules
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 tsp thyme
1/2 tsp basil
pinch pepper

In a 5 quart slow cooker, layer first seven ingredients in order listed.
In a bowl, combine the remaining ingredients, pour over the top.
Do not stir.
Cover and cook on low for 6 hours, or until vegetables are tender and chicken juices run clear. Remove chicken and vegetables. Thicken juices for gravy if desired.
4 servings.

The bacon/ sausage give the vegetables a yummy flavor... so I have added more vegies myself because they are so yummy.

From LeeAnne J.