CHICKEN DELIGHT

4 to 5 lbs. stewing chicken
Salt to taste
12 whole black pepper
1 bay leaf
1 large onion, quartered
1 stalk of celery, sliced
Boiling water
1 large onion, thinly sliced
3 Tbsp. butter
1 cup uncooked rice
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 cup whipping cream

Put chicken in large pot, add salt, pepper, bay leaf, quartered onion and celery. Cover with boiling water and simmer for 2 to 3 hours until chicken is tender. Let it cool in the broth.

Remove chicken and bone. Put chicken in casserole cover with saute onions, rice and chicken broth. Cover the pan and bake for 45 minutes. Pour cream and mushrooms on top and bake covered for 30 minutes more. Do not stir
at any time.