1 (4 lb.) roasting chicken
3/4 c. rice
1/2 c. butter
3/4 c. chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 c. chopped green pepper
1/4 tsp. sage
1/4 tsp. thyme
1/8 tsp. black pepper

Cook rice following directions on package without the salt. Saute garlic, onion and green pepper with 6 tablespoons butter until golden brown. Add to cooked rice; add seasonings. Combine mixture with a fork. Stuff chicken with rice mixture and rub remaining butter on chicken. Bake at 325 degrees for 2 hours, basting occasionally. Makes 5 servings.