Add potatoes and flour to slow cooker, and stir to coat the potatoes in flour. Next, stir in broth, corn, thyme, basil, and onion powder. Season with salt and pepper and stir to combine. Cook on high for 3 hours, or until potatoes are tender.
Stir in chicken, cheddar, milk, and cream, until cheddar is melty and fully incorporated. Heat for another 10 minutes to warm the chicken.
Ladle soup into bowls and top with more pepper, bacon, and chives before serving.
