Chicken Dinner

By JAsnanna

Quick chicken dinner great for Sunday dinner.

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 3-1/2 pounds), cut up, skin removed
• 4 turkey bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
• 1-1/2 cups hot water or 1 can chicken stock
• 2 teaspoons * chicken bouillon granules (low sodium)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme or sage
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• * leave out bouillon if using chicken stock

Preparation

Step 1

In a 5-qt. slow cooker, layer the first seven ingredients in order listed. In a small bowl, combine the water,or (chicken stock) bouillon, salt, thyme, basil and pepper; pour over the top. Do not stir.
Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until vegetables are tender and chicken juices run clear. Remove chicken and vegetables. Thicken cooking juices for gravy if desired. 1 tablespoon corn starch per cup of juices.