meal, tuck in a few halved baby potatoes along with the carrots. Just do not crowd the cooker too much, or the chicken may not cook as evenly.
Keep carrots chunky: Cut the carrots into thicker pieces so they do not go overly soft by supper time. Big rustic chunks hold their shape best in the slow cooker.
Check doneness the old-fashioned way: Chicken should be fully cooked and easy to cut, and the carrots should be tender when pierced with a fork. If your slow cooker runs hot, start
