Chicken Corn Chowder

Name: Chicken Corn Chowder
Ingredients: 4 thick slices bacon, (diced); 1½ pound chicken breast, (boneless, skinless, and cut into chunks); 2 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1 medium onion, (diced); 2 teaspoon garlic, (minced); 2 stalks celery, (finely chopped); 1-2 teaspoon fresh thyme, (minced); 1 large bay leaf; 1-2 teaspoon Creole seasoning ((I used homemade)); 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 4 cup water; 1 cup heavy cream; 2 cup corn, (frozen); 1 cup carrot, ( diced (about 1 large carrot)); 4 cup potatoes, (cubed (about 2 medium potatoes)); Salt and pepper, ( to taste); Chives or green onions, (for garnish (optional))