Chicken Squash Fricasse Recipe

• 2 1/2 to 3 pound broiler - fryer chicken
• 2 tbsp. vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 c. water
• 2 teaspoon instant chicken bouillon
• 1/2 teaspoon dry basil leaves
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 pound soft-shelled summer squash (crookneck, zucchini or possibly scalloped)
• 1/2 lb fresh string beans cut lengthwise into strips
• 2 med. onions cut into 1/2 inch slices
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 c. pitted ripe olives, liquid removed
• 1 tbsp. cornstarch
• 2 tbsp. cool water
• 1 pkg. (9 ounce.) frzn French style green beans, thawed, can be substituted

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