For crockpot cooking: Put vegetables in bottom of crockpot. Sprinkle tapioca over vegetables. Place chicken on top of vegetables. Combine all other ingredients except rice in a small bowl. Pour over chicken. Cover crockpot and turn to low and cook for 8-10 hours. Before serving make rice. Serve over rice. Leftovers can be reheated in microwave.
To cook in oven: Put vegetables in bottom of a greased pan. Sprinkle vegetables with tapioca. Add chicken to pan. Combine all other ingredients except rice in a small bowl. Pour over chicken. Cover pan tightly with foil. Bake in 300 degree oven for 2 hours. Serve over rice. Leftovers can be reheated in microwave.