Crockpot Orange Chicken

2 large carrots, peeled and sliced 1/2" thick
2 large red or green peppers, cut into chunks
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into chunks
2 t. ginger
1 t. salt
1/2 t. pepper
8 oz. orange juice
2 c. mandarin oranges, drained
2 green onions, chopped
hot cooked rice

Place carrots, garlic, & peppers in bottom of lined crockpot. Place chicken, ginger, salt, pepper and orange juice in crockpot. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours. Serve on top of rice. Top with orange segments and green onions.

*may also add water chestnuts, bamboo shoots, baby corn, and broccoli if desired.