Creamy Chicken and Potato Soup

Name: Creamy Chicken and Potato Soup
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 TBSP olive oil; 2 pounds bone-in skin-on chicken thighs; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 1 large yellow onion, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 6 cups water; 3 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1/2 cup heavy cream; shredded cheese; sliced green onion; diced bacon; croutons