Chicken Cacciatore

Ingredients

• 1 (2 1/2 to 3 lb.) frying chicken, cut into pieces
• 1/2 c. flour
• 1/3 c. oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 c. sliced mushrooms (fresh or 4 oz. can)
• 1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
• 2 c. hot water
• 1/2 tsp. thyme
• 1 tsp. oregano
• 1/2 c. parsley
• 1/4 c. white wine (optional)
• 1 can sliced black olives
• salt and pepper to taste
• spaghetti