Fry bacon in a large saucepan until fat starts to render.
Add chicken cubes and cook 5 minutes (stirring frequently) to brown chicken.
Lower heat and stir in garlic, taco seasoning, chicken broth and carrots.
Simmer for 30 minutes then stir in cream corn, pinto beans and jalapeño; cook 30 minutes more.
Remove from heat, remove jalapeño (discard) and stir in parsley and lemon zest & juice.
Serve with a dollop of guacamole and corn chips, if desired.