Chicken in a Pot

2 carrots, sliced
2 onions, sliced
2 celery stalks with leaves, cut in 1” pieces
1 3-pound whole broiler/fryer chicken
1 tsp salt
½ tsp coarse black pepper
½ cup water, chicken broth or white wine
½ to 1 tsp basil
 
Put carrots, onions and celery in bottom of crock pot.  Add chicken.  Top with salt, pepper and liquid.  Sprinkle basil over top.  Cover and cook on low 8-10 hours.  (If cooked on high, cook for 3-1/2 to 5 hours).  Remove chicken and vegetables with a spatula.