Slow Cooker Cheesy Chicken Tortilla Soup

Name: Slow Cooker Cheesy Chicken Tortilla Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 4 h 30 min
Total time: 4 h 45 min
Cuisine: Mexican, Latin American, American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb boneless chicken breast; 15 oz corn (drained); 15 oz petite diced tomatoes (drained); 15 oz black beans (rinsed well and drained); 1 C yellow onion (chopped); 1 C green bell pepper (chopped); 1 jalapeño (minced); 3 cloves garlic (minced); 1 1/2 tsp chili powder; 2 tsp salt; 1 tsp ground white pepper; 1/4 tsp cumin; 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes; 4 C chicken broth; 2 bay leaves; 8 oz cheddar cheese (freshly shredded **see notes); 1 C heavy cream; 1/4 C flour *see notes; Seasoned tortilla strips; Additional cheese for topping; Chives (for topping)