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.