Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
                        martha zimbelman -- (dxbc92a)
   2                    carrots -- slice
   2                    onions -- slice
   2      ribs          celery w/leaves -- cut
   3      pounds        whole fryer
   2      teaspoons     salt
     1/2  teaspoon      black pepper
     1/2  cup           chicken broth
     1/2  teaspoon      basil -- (1/2 to 1)

Preparation:

Put carrots, onions, and celery in bottom of crockpot. Add whole chicken. Top with salt, pepper, liquid. Sprinkle basil over top. Cover and cook on LOW 8-10 hours or HIGH 3 1/2 - 5 hours using 1 c liquid). Remove chicken and vegetables and serve.