6 strips uncooked bacon cut into pieces

3 Tablespoons (42 g) unsalted butter

1 (140 g) medium yellow onion diced (about 1 cup)

1 (140 g) red pepper diced (about 1 cup)

1 Tablespoon diced jalapeno seeds and ribs removed

1 ½ Tablespoons minced garlic

¼ cup (30 g) all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon table salt plus more as needed/to taste

¾ teaspoon ground black pepper

¾ teaspoon smoked paprika

½ teaspoon dry ground mustard

4 cups (946 ml) chicken broth

1 cup (236 ml) water or use another cup (236 ml) of chicken broth

1 cup (236 ml) whole milk

1 cup (236 ml) heavy cream

1 lb Gold potatoes diced into 1” cubes you do not need to peel

but do remove any shoots

1 lb (453 g) boneless skinless chicken breast or mix of breast and thighs raw

2 ½ cups (275 g) sweet corn fresh

frozen

or canned (if frozen no need to thaw

if canned drain before using)

Desired toppings. We enjoy this chicken corn chowder plain but also like corn chips

Fritos

or crackers

scallions/green onions

additional jalapeno

cilantro

shredded cheddar cheese