Comforting Creamy Chicken Noodle with Fresh Vegetables - cookrisp

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 cup chopped onion (1 small onion)
• 1 cup sliced carrots (2-3 carrots)
• 1 cup sliced celery (3-4 ribs)
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 3 cups cooked cubed chicken OR 2 raw chicken breasts (about 1-1.25 lbs total weight)
• 8 cups chicken broth (2 quarts or 4 cans)
• 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 8 ounces egg noodles
• 4-8 ounces cream cheese, softened