Francine's Texas Cuisine

 

Smothered Chicken   Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cut 4 pound roasting chicken into pieces. Place in paper bag with 1/4 cup seasoned flour; close bag and shake. Brown chicken in 1/4 cup vegetable oil and place in casserole.   1 small sliced onion 1 sliced clove garlic 3 or 4 chopped celery ribs 1 medium carrot   Cook in oil for 10 minutes and spoon over chicken. Pour 1 1/2 cups hot chicken stock over mixture. Bake covered about 1 1/2 hours or until tender.   Five minutes before done, add: 1 cup sliced sautéed mushrooms 12 sliced stuffed olives, optional

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