Chicken Corn Chowder

Name: Chicken Corn Chowder
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/4 cup salted butter; 4 to 5 medium russet potatoes (diced); 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts (diced); 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 4 cups chicken broth; 2 bags (10 ounces, each) frozen corn ((OR canned corn, drained)); 1 pint heavy whipping cream; 3 Tablespoons instant mashed potato flakes (*(see note)); 6 slices cooked bacon (chopped); 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 2 green onions (sliced)