1 box frozen peas
1 (3-4 lb.) chicken
1 c. uncooked rice
1 c. diced celery
1 lg. onion
3 c. water
1/2 c. butter
1 clove garlic, minced

Cut chicken in serving pieces. Season. Place butter in large baking dish. Let melt. Dip chicken in butter. Add uncooked rice and celery and onions and garlic to butter in baking dish. Place chicken on top; add water and cover. Cook at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Remove cover and add peas. Simmer until peas are done.