Quick Chicken-Corn Chowder

Cooking Light. Great during the holidays.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons butter
• 1⁄4 cup onion, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup celery, chopped
• 1  jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
• 2  tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3  cups 2% low-fat milk
• 2  cups boneless skinless chicken breasts, roasted and chopped
• 1 1⁄2 cups fresh corn kernels
• 1  teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
• 1 (14 3/4ounce) can  cream-style corn

Directions

1. Melt butter in a large Dutch over over medium heat.
2. Add onion, celery and jalapeño; cook for 3 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently. Add flour, cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in mil and remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil, cool until thick (About 5 minutes).
3. Serve hot.