Jalapeno Popper Chicken Chili

Name: Jalapeno Popper Chicken Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 to 8 slices bacon; 1 large onion (diced); 5 to 6 jalapenos (seeds removed and diced); 6 to 8 cloves garlic (minced); 2 pounds ground chicken; 3 tablespoons chili powder; 2 tablespoons paprika; 1 tablespoon cumin; kosher salt, pepper; 4 cups chicken broth; 1 cup beer (or use more chicken broth); 1 tablespoon chicken base (optional, I used Better than Bouillon); a few dashes hot sauce of choice; 1 8 ounce block cream cheese (cut in smaller pieces); Optional toppings: jalapeno slices, shredded cheese