Slow Cooked Sunday Chicken Recipe

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This convenient slow-cooker dish makes a hearty supper for two that's special any day of the week. —Ruthann Martin, Louisville, Ohio

Ingredients

• 2 small carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1/2 medium onion, chopped
• 1/2 celery rib, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1 cup cut fresh green beans (2-inch pieces)
• 2 small red potatoes, halved
• 2 bone-in chicken breast halves (7 ounces each), skin removed
• 2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
• 3/4 cup hot water
• 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
• Pinch pepper

Preparation

Step 1

In a 3 quart slow cooker, layer the first seven 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 for 6-8 hours or until vegetables are tender and meat thermometer reads 170°. Remove chicken and vegetables. Thicken cooking juices for gravy if desired.