Country Chicken

Description

Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

• 2 to 2½ pounds frying chicken, cut up
• 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 1 x 10¾-ounce can condensed cream of chicken soup
• 1 teaspoon ground thyme
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1½ cups chicken broth
• ¼ cup dry red wine
• 4 medium carrots, sliced
• 3 medium onions, quartered
• 2 cups sliced celery
• 3 cups hot cooked rice

Directions

1. Brown chicken pieces in butter on both sides in large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain excess fat.
2. Add soup, thyme, pepper, broth and wine.
3. Cover and simmer 30 minutes.
4. Add carrots, onions and celery; replace cover and cook 30 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender.
5. Serve over hot rice.