Ingredients

  • 2 (3 lb.) broiler/fryer chickens (I used breasts and legs)
  • 1 c. pale dry sherry
  • 1 c. sliced celery
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. curry powder
  • 1 c. water
  • 1 (1 lb.) pkg. long grain and wild rice (approximately 2 c.)
  • 1/4 c. butter or oleo
  • 2 large cans sliced mushrooms or 1 lb. fresh
  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 c. sour cream
  • chopped fresh parsley

Method

  • Wash chickens; place in large cooking kettle and add sherry, celery, onion, salt, curry powder and 1 cup water.
  • Bring to a boil; reduce heat.
  • Simmer 1 hour or until chicken is tender. Remove and set aside to cool.
  • Strain broth and measure it.
  • Cook rice using chicken broth for water called for on package (add water if necessary).