COUNTRY CHICKEN CASSEROLE

COUNTRY CHICKEN CASSEROLE

3 lb. frying chicken, cut into pieces 1/4 c. flour 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper 1/4 c. cooking oil 1/2 c. chopped onion 1/2 c. chopped green pepper 1 clove garlic, minced 3 carrots, sliced 3 stalks celery, sliced 2 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce 1 c. water 1/4 tsp. basil 1 1/2 c. elbow macaroni, uncooked Sprinkle chicken with mixture of flour, salt and pepper. Brown in heated oil in heavy skillet. Remove from pan. In same pan saute lightly onion, green pepper and garlic. Add remaining ingredients, except macaroni and simmer 10 minutes, covered. Put macaroni in large, lightly greased casserole. Cover with chicken. Pour skillet mixture over all. Cover and bake in moderate oven, 325 degrees, for 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until chicken is tender. Serve