Creole Chicken

Ingredients

• 1 (3 lb.) chicken or pieces, cut up
• 1/2 tsp. paprika
• 2 tsp. salt
• 2 tsp. butter, melted
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 1 medium green pepper, cut into strips
• 1/2 c. chopped celery
• 1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes
• 1/2 tsp. thyme
• 1 (40 oz.) can sliced mushrooms