1 (3 lb.) chicken (whole or cut up)
2 carrots, sliced
2 onions, sliced
2 celery stalks with leaves, cut in 1 inch pieces
2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. coarse black pepper
1/2 c. water, chicken broth, or white wine
1/2 to 1 tsp. basil

Put half of carrots, onions, and celery in bottom of crock pot. Add whole chicken or chicken pieces. Top with salt, pepper, liquid, and remaining half of vegetables. Sprinkle basil over top. Cover and cook until done - low 7 to 10 hours - high 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 hours, using 1 cup water. Remove chicken and vegetables with spatula.

Ingredients may be increased by half for the 4 1/2 quart model of crock pot.