Chicken Cacciatore

I haven't had this in years, but I came across the recipe that my mom would make for special occasions until I left for college.

Ingredients
1 (3 pound) broiler-fryer, cut in serving pieces
1/4 cup oil
1 cup sliced celery
2 medium onions, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (16 oz) can peeled tomatoes
2 (8 oz) cans tomato sauce
2 chicken bullion cubes
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon crushed basil
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup water
Cooked Spaghetti

Preparation

1. Brown chicken in hot oil.  Remove from skillet and drain.
2. Saute celery, onions and garlic in oil remaining in skillet.
3. Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, bullion cubes, sugar, salt, basil and pepper.
4. Add chicken, cover and simmer 45 minutes.  Blend cornstarch with water and add gradually to chicken.  Cook and stir until thickened and translucent.  Serve over spaghetti.