Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1                    fryer -- (2 1/2-3 lb.) cut
                         -- up rinsed & dried
                        salt & peppered
   4                    carrots -- diced
   1      large         onion -- diced
   1      cup           frozen green beans
   1      jar           (2-4 oz.) sliced mushrooms
   2      teaspoons     salt
   2                    bay leaves
     1/2  teaspoon      tarragon
     1/2  teaspoon      summer savory
     1/4  teaspoon      garlic powder
     1/4  teaspoon      coarsely ground pepper
   1      can           (16 oz.) tomatoes -- chopped
     1/3  cup           regular rice -- uncooked
     1/2  cup           water

Preparation:

Place chicken, carrots, onion, beans, mushrooms, salt, bay leaves, tarragon, summer savory, garlic powder, pepper and tomatoes in the pot. Cover and place temperature on low. Cook 4-5 hours; stir in rice and water. Finish cooking for a total of 7 1/2 to 9 hours. Stir a couple of times and taste for more salt. Serve with hot garlic toast.