Chicken& Vegetables with Gravy
Yield
4 servingsPrep
20 minCook
4 hrsReady
4 hrsLow Fat, Fat-Free, Low in Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, Good source of fiber
Ingredients
Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
---|---|---|---|
3 | medium |
potatoes
pared, halved lengthwise |
|
2 | each |
carrots
sliced |
|
2 | each |
onions
sliced |
|
2 | each |
celery stalks
in 1", pieces |
|
3 ½ | pound |
broiler fryers
rinsed well, 3 to 4 pounds |
* |
2 | teaspoons |
seasoned salt
|
|
½ | teaspoon |
black pepper
coarsely ground |
|
½ | teaspoon |
basil
|
* |
½ | cup |
water
or chicken broth |
|
Gravy | |||
⅓ | cup |
all-purpose flour
|
|
⅓ | cup |
water
|
|
½ | teaspoon |
thyme
|
* |
1 | teaspoon |
soy sauce, tamari
|
Ingredients
Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
---|---|---|---|
3 | medium |
potatoes
pared, halved lengthwise |
|
2 | each |
carrots
sliced |
|
2 | each |
onions
sliced |
|
2 | each |
celery stalks
in 1", pieces |
|
1.6 | kg |
broiler fryers
rinsed well, 3 to 4 pounds |
* |
1E+1 | ml |
seasoned salt
|
|
2.5 | ml |
black pepper
coarsely ground |
|
2.5 | ml |
basil
|
* |
118 | ml |
water
or chicken broth |
|
Gravy | |||
79 | ml |
all-purpose flour
|
|
79 | ml |
water
|
|
2.5 | ml |
thyme
|
* |
5 | ml |
soy sauce, tamari
|
Directions
Put vegetables in lightly oiled slow cooker.
Place whole chicken in the middle of the vegetables.
Sprinkle with seasoned salt, pepper and basil.
Pour water or broth over all.
Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours, or on high for 3½ to 4 hours.
If you cook it on high, increase broth or water to 1 cup.
When ready to serve, remove chicken and vegetables to a serving platter.
Reserve the liquid for gravy.
Prepare a smooth paste with flour and water.
Pour into the liquid.
Turn cooker to high and stir the gravy.
Add thyme and soy sauce.
When thick, pour over chicken and vegetables, or serve on the side.