Pour chicken broth into Crock-Pot. Cover and turn to High while browning meats & vegetables.
In skillet, heat bacon & butter; add chicken pieces and brown quickly on all sides. With slotted spoon, remove browned chicken to Crock-Pot. Quickly saute celery, onion & mushrooms in skillet until just slightly limp.
Add contents of skillet to Crock-Pot with soy sauce; stir well. Cover and cook on Low for 6-8 hours or on High for 3-4 hours.
Serve over hot fluffy rice and garnish with toasted almonds & sliced scallions.