Chicken Corn Chowder

INGREDIENTS

1/2 lb

bacon, cut into 1/2 inch strips

1 1/2 lb

chicken breast, 1-inch dice

3/4 cup

onion, small dice

1/2 cup

celery, small dice

1/2 cup

red bell pepper, small dice

16 oz

small red potatoes, 1/2 inch dice

3 cloves

garlic, minced

fresh thyme sprigs, leaves removed

2 tbsp

flour

32 oz

chicken stock (plus a little more, as needed)

2 lb

frozen corn

3 cups

half and half

1 tbsp

freshly ground black pepper

Kosher salt, as needed

Sliced green onions, for topping