Sunday Chicken Supper(Crock Pot - 6-8 Hours On Low)  
["4 medium carrots, cut in 2-inch pieces", "1 medium onion, chopped", "1 celery rib, cut in 2-inch pieces", "2 cups fresh green beans, cut in 2-inch pieces", "5 small red potatoes, quartered", "2 Tbsp vegetable oil", "3 1/2 lb cut up chicken", "4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled", "1 1/2 cups hot water", "2 tsp chicken bouillon granules", "1 tsp salt", "1/2 tsp basil", "pinch of pepper"]
["Layer first 5 ingredients in crock pot.", "Heat oil in skillet and brown chicken on all sides.", "Transfer to slow cooker, top with bacon.", "In a bowl combine remaining ingredients and pour over top. Do not stir.", "Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours until vegetables are tender and chicken juices run clear.", "Remove chicken & veggies from pot.", "Thicken juices for gravy in a sauce pan if desired. Return chicken & veggies to slow cooker.", "Drizzle with gravy. Yield 4 servings."]
["carrots", "onion", "celery", "fresh green beans", "red potatoes", "vegetable oil", "chicken", "bacon", "water", "chicken bouillon granules", "salt", "basil", "pepper"]