Au Gratin Chicken Chowder

6 bacon strips, diced
1 small onion, chopped
1 pkg au gratin potatoes
2 c hot water
1 1/2 c milk
1 1/4 c chicken broth
1 can whole kernel corn, drained
1 bay leaf
3 c cubed cooked chicken
2/3 c evaporated milk

In large saucepan, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Romve to paper towels with slootted spoon, drain, reserving 2 tbsp drippings. Saute onion in drippings until tender. Add teh potatoes with contents of sauce mix, water, milk, broth, corn and bay leaf. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat for 15-20 mins or until potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat. Stir in the chicken, evaporated milk, bacon; heat through. Discard bayleaf.