Chicken Corn Chowder with Bacon

Name: Chicken Corn Chowder with Bacon
Ingredients: 3 cups corn kernels (divided, defrosted if frozen); 2 ½ cups reduced sodium chicken broth; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 4 slices bacon (thick-cut); 1 small onion (diced); 2 ribs celery (chopped); 2 cloves garlic (minced); 1 pound yellow potatoes (peeled and diced ½); ½ teaspoon dried oregano; ¼ teaspoon dried thyme leaves; ½ cup whole milk; ½ cup heavy whipping cream; 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (or chopped chicken); salt and black pepper (to taste)