Chicken in a Pot

1 to 2 carrots, sliced
1 to 2 onions, sliced
1 to 2 celery stalks, sliced
2 to 3 pound whole broiler/fryer chicken
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon coarse black pepper
1/2 cup water, chicken broth or white wine
1/2 to 1 teaspoon basil

Put vegetables in bottom of stoneware. Add whole chicken. Top with salt, pepper, liquid. Sprinkle basil over top.

Cover and cook on Low 8 to 10 hours (or on High: 3-1/2 to 5 hours, using 1 cup water). Remove chicken and vegetables with spatula.