2 tablespoons butter or margarine

1/4 cup onion, chopped

1/4 cup celery, chopped

1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

3 cups 1% milk

2 cups skinless and boneless chicken, chopped

1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels

1 teaspoon fresh or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper

1/8 teaspoon salt