Chicken from the French Countryside (Crock Pot)

I haven't tried this one yet, but thought it was interesting for the Zaar World tour to France.

• Ready In: 7 hrs 45 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  whole chicken
• 2  teaspoons salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
• 4  carrots
• 1  large  bermuda onion
• 2  cups fresh green beans
• 1⁄2 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 8  garlic cloves
• 2  bay leaves
• 6  ripe tomatoes
• 1⁄2 cup brown rice
• 1⁄2 cup water

Directions

1. Cut the chicken into serving portions, rinse and pat dry.
2. Peel and dice carrots and onion.
3. Wash beans and cut into 2 inch pieces.
4. Clean and slice mushrooms.
5. Smash, peel and dice the garlic.
6. Wash, core and chop the tomatoes into 1/4 inch pieces.
7. Place chicken into slow cooker.
8. Add everything else except the rice and water.
9. Cover and cook on low 4-5 hours.
10. Stir in the rice and water.
11. Cover and cook on low 3-4 more hours.