Creamy Chicken and Corn Chowder

Name: Creamy Chicken and Corn Chowder
Ingredients: 1 lb shredded chicken (from a rotessori chicken); 1 2.5 oz pkg bacon bits; 1/4 cup butter; 1 lrg red bell pepper (diced (1 1/2 c)); 1 medium yellow onion (diced (1 1/4 c)); 1 - 2 jalapenos (seeded for less heat if desired, finely chopped); 4 cloves garlic (minced); 1/3 cup all purpose flour; 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 5 medium russet potatoes (peeled and diced slightly less than 1/2-inch ); 2 bay leaves; 2 1/2 cups fresh or frozen corn; 1 1/2 cups Half and Half