For crockpot cooking put vegetables in bottom of crockpot. Sprinkle tapioca over vegetables. Place chicken atop 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.
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.
Before serving make rice. Serve over rice. Leftovers can be reheated in microwave.