Slow Cooked Sunday Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

2 small carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces1/2 medium onion, chopped1/2 celery rib, cut into 2-inch pieces1 cup cut fresh green beans (2-inch pieces)2 small red potatoes, halved2 bone-in chicken breast halves (7 ounces each), skin removed2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled3/4 cup hot water1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 teaspoon dried basilPinch pepper

Preparation

In a 3-qt. slow cooker, layer the first 7 ingredients in the order listed. Combine the water, bouillon, salt, thyme, basil and pepper; pour over the top. Do not stir.

Cover and cook on low until vegetables are tender and a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 170°, 6-8 hours. Remove chicken and vegetables. Thicken cooking juices for gravy if desired.