Slow Cooker Almond Chicken

Description
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
 * Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

 * 1 can chicken broth, (14 oz)
 * 1 slice bacon, diced
 * 2 tbsp butter
 * ¾ – 1 pound boneless chicken breast, cut into 1" pieces
 * 1½ cups diagonally sliced celery
 * 1 small onion, sliced
 * 1 can sliced mushrooms, drained (4 oz)
 * 2 tbsp soy sauce
 * ½ tsp salt
 * hot cooked rice
 * ⅔ cup slivered almonds, toasted

Directions

 * 1) Pour chicken broth into slow cooker.
 * 2) Cover and turn to high.
 * 3) In large skillet, heat bacon and butter; add chicken pieces and brown quickly on all sides.
 * 4) With slotted spoon, remove browned chicken to slow cooker.
 * 5) Quickly saute celery, onion and mushrooms in skillet until just slightly limp.
 * 6) Add contents of skillet to slow cooker with soy sauce and salt. Stir well.
 * 7) Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours.
 * 8) Serve over hot fluffy rice and garnish with toasted almonds.