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                    CHICKEN & VEGETABLES WITH GRAVY

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Serving Size  : 5    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Casseroles                       Main Dish
               Poultry                          Vegetables

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  3       md           Potatoes (to 4)
                       -- pared, halved lengthwise
  2                    Carrots -- sliced
  2                    Onions -- sliced
  2                    Celery ribs -- in 1" pieces
  3                    To 4 lb. whole broiler/fryer
                       -- rinsed well
  2       ts           Seasoned salt
    1/2   ts           Coarsely ground black pepper
    1/2   ts           Basil
    1/2   c            Water or chicken broth
                       -----GRAVY-----
    1/3   c            Flour
    1/3   c             -- Water
    1/2   ts           Thyme
  1       t            Soy sauce

 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 3 1/2 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.

 Yield: 5 to 6 servings, for $4.30.

 From Carolyn Hall of Louisville, KY in Phyllis
 Fitzgerald's "Best Buy" column in "The (Louisville,
 KY) Courier-Journal," 07/18/90. Pg. C1. Typed for you
 by Cathy Harned.



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