Seriously Garlic Crock Pot Chicken

DIRECTIONS

• wash celery, and cut into 3 inch pieces, lay on bottom of 6 qt crock pot.
• separate the garlic into unpeeled cloves, layer in bottom of crock pot.
• wash and dry chickens inside and out, discard or reserve innards and necks.
• rub chickens thoroughly with Italian seasoning, inside and out.
• place 3 stalks of cilantro inside each chicken.
• tie or net chickens, and place in crock pot.
• top with 3-5 stalks of cilantro.
• cook 7-10 hours on low, 6-8 hours on high, removing some juice half way through to prevent overflow.
• remove chickens to a platter.
• squeeze roasted garlic out of peel, and combine with softened butter.
• spread on thickly sliced french or Italian bread, and broil until melted and slightly toasted.
• top with grated cheese if desired.
• Thickened with milk and flour, the juice makes wonderful gravy for mashed potatoes.