Easy Chicken Cacciatore Recipe (Rustic Italian Chicken Stew)

Ingredients

• 1 broiler/fryer chicken (3-1/2 to 4 pounds), cut up
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 celery ribs, sliced
• 1 large green pepper, cut into strips
• 1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1 can (28 ounces) tomatoes, drained and chopped
• 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
• 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
• 1 cup dry red wine or water
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• Hot cooked pasta
• Grated Parmesan cheese