Slow Cooker Chicken and Corn Chowder

Name: Slow Cooker Chicken and Corn Chowder
Ingredients: 1 pound boneless (skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch chunks); 12 ounces red potato (diced); 1 onion (diced); 3 carrots (peeled and diced); 2 stalks celery (diced); 2 cups corn kernels (frozen, canned or roasted); 4 cups chicken broth 3 cloves garlic (minced); 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; Pinch of cayenne pepper; 1 bay leaf; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste); 1/2 cup half and half; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 4 slices bacon (diced); 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives