Chunky Chicken & Corn Chowder with Bacon

smoked bacon, chopped, cooked crisp and set aside on paper towel (while preparing the rest of the recipe)

chicken breasts, cooked and cut into chunks (this works out to about 4 cups of chicken)

butter

ribs celery, chopped

medium carrots, peeled and chopped

onion, chopped

salt

potatoes, peeled and cubed

frozen corn, thawed

garlic, finely chopped

chicken stock

all purpose flour

cumin

garlic powder

smoked paprika

ground white pepper

creamed corn

heavy cream

sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

green onions, chopped