Country Chicken

Description
Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

 * 2 to 2-1/2 pounds frying chicken, cut up
 * 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
 * 1 10-3/4-ounce can condensed cream of chicken soup
 * 1 teaspoon ground thyme
 * 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
 * 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
 * 1/4 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. Add soup, thyme, pepper, broth and wine.
 * 2) Cover and simmer 30 minutes. Add carrots, onions and celery; replace cover and cook 30 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender. Serve over hot rice.