Creamy Chicken Corn Chowder with Bacon

Name: Creamy Chicken Corn Chowder with Bacon
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 5 strips bacon; 1 small sweet onion, (diced); 1 red bell pepper, (diced); 1 jalapeno, (seeds removed then diced ); 3 cloves garlic, (minced); ½ teaspoon oregano; ¼ teaspoon thyme; ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika; 4 cups chicken broth; 1 lb. red potatoes, (chopped into one-inch pieces); 2 chicken breasts, (cut into one-inch pieces); 2 cups sweet corn kernels, (fresh or frozen (about 16 oz)); 1 cup heavy cream; salt and pepper, (to taste); chives or scallions, (optional (for garnish))