Begger's Chowder

Every year for my husbands birthday I make his favorite chowder, called Beggar's Chowder.  I discovered this about 4 years ago in a Crock Pot recipe book, I have adjusted it as years have past to find the perfect mix.  After 3 years I think I have it.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 8
High: 3- 3.5 hours

1/4 cup unsalted butter, at room tempature
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon garlic salt
1 tablespoon thyme
1 tablespoon sweet Hungarian paprika
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
4 chicken breast
2 cans (14 3/4 oz each) creamy-style sweet corn
1 can (10.5 oz) chicken broth
1 1/2 cups diced yellow onion
1 cup diced green peppers
1 cup diced red peppers
1 pound cleaned, stemmed white mushrooms, halved
1 can (14 1/2 oz) petite diced tomatoes, drained
1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
Salt and Pepper to taste
Serve with Hard Rolls; such as Chibata rolls

1. Coat your crock pot with non stick cooking spray or use a crock pot bag.
2. Combine your butter, flour, garlic salt, thyme, paprika and pepper in small bowl. Use back of a wooden spoon to work mixture into a smooth paste.  Cube the chicken, rub paste into the cubes.

3. Place chicken into crock pot, add corn, broth, onions and peppers.

4. Cover; cook on HIGH 3 hours or until chicken in fork tender. 

5. Add mushrooms and tomatoes to cooking liquid. Cover; cook on HIGH 30 minutes longer.

6. When mushrooms are tender, add cream and cilantro, cook 15 minutes or until heated through.  Add salt and pepper and serve with rolls.

Enjoy!