Chicken in a Pot

1 small carrot, sliced
1/2 stalk celery, sliced
3 thin onion slices
2 chicken pieces
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 dash pepper
2 tablespoons water
Basil leaves

Place vegetables in bottom of crockette. Arrange chicken on top. Add salt and pepper. Pour water over all. Sprinkle with basil leaves, if desired. Cover and cook for 7 to 10 hours.