====== Quick Chicken-Corn Chowder ======

  *2 Tbsp olive oil
  *1 cup onion - chopped
  *1 cup celery - chopped
  *2 med potatoes - diced 3/8"
  *2 jalapeno pepper - seeded and minced
  *4 Tbsp all-purpose flour
  *6 cup 2% milk
  *4 cup skinless-boneless chicken breasts (about 4 breast halves)- chopped & roasted
  *4 cup frozen corn kernels
  *1 tsp chopped fresh or 3/4 tsp dried thyme
  *1/2 tsp ground red pepper
  *1/4 tsp salt
  *2 14 1/2 oz. can cream style corn
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   - Heat oil in stock pot over medium heat. Add onion, celery, potatoes, and jalapeno. Cook until tender, about 3 min, stirring frequently.
   - Add flour, cook 1 min stirring constantly. Stir in milk and remaining ingredients. Bring to boil, cook until thick, about 3 min.

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  Serves 6 - Dinner size servings
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