Chicken Sausage with butter

1 small fryer 1 stalk celery & leaves 1 onion , halved 1 garlic clove 2 cups long grain rice 1 lb smoked sausage , sliced into 1/2 inch pieces 1 lb ham ,[...]

1 (6 ounce) box long grain and wild rice blend 1 lb pork sausage 1 cup chopped celery 2 onions , chopped 1 (4 ounce) jar sliced mushrooms, drained 6 boneless[...]