Chicken And Rice For The Crew(10 People) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 to 10 lb. chicken
2 gal. tap water
1 bunch celery, diced
3 medium onions, diced
2 cans cream of mushroom soup
2 cans cream of celery soup
3 c. rice
1 lb. chicken livers (optional)
jalapenos (optional)

Preparation

Boil chicken pieces in large pot with 2 gallons water, onions, celery and livers for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Remove chicken, let cool and debone (optional) or leave in pot; skim off grease. Mixing well stir in all soup, returning to a boil.
Slowly stir in rice.
Cover with a tight fitting lid.
Reduce heat.
Let simmer for 15 minutes.
Turn off heat; let stand for 5 minutes.
Salt and pepper to taste.
Serve with cornbread.
Halve ingredients for 5 people.