Fricassee of Chicken, Roman Style (the I-talian name is lost)

from Matthew

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 3-pound chicken, cut into 10 pieces
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 cup red wine
2 cups beef stock
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pancetta
1 cup coarsely chopped ripe tomatoes
2 teaspoons whole marjoram
1 14-ounce can artichoke hearts, quartered, drained
(OK -- I ADMIT TO
FLAGRANTLY CHEATING WITH REGARDS TO THE "FRESH INGREDIENTS" THEME)
1 tablespoon each butter and flour, cooked together to form a roux
salt and pepper to taste

Heat a large fying pan and add the oil. Brown the chicken pieces well. Remove to a 6-quart covered stove-top casserole (I, however, used a pot). Add the garlic to the pan and sauté just a moment. Deglaze the pan with the red wine and add to the casserole. Add all remaining ingredients except the artichokes, roux, and salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and cover. Turn to a simmer and cook for 40 minutes. Add the artichokes and simmer another 10 minutes, uncovered. Stir in the roux and taste for seasoning. Careful with the salt as the pancetta is salty itself.