Chicken In A Pot(Crock-Pot)  
["2 carrots, sliced", "2 onions, sliced", "2 celery stalks with leaves, cut in 1 inch pieces", "1 3-lb. whole broiler/fryer chicken", "2 tsp. salt", "1/2 tsp. black pepper", "1/2 c. water, chicken broth or white wine", "1/2 to 1 tsp. basil"]
["Put carrots, onions, and celery in bottom of Crock-Pot.", "Add whole chicken.", "Top with salt and pepper and liquid of choice. Sprinkle basil over top.", "Cover and cook on Low 8-10 hours (High: 3-1/2 - 5 hours, using 1 c. liquid).", "Remove chicken and vegetables with a spatula and serve."]
["carrots", "onions", "celery", "chicken", "salt", "black pepper", "water", "basil"]