Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup: Easiest Hug in a Bowl!

Ingredients

• 2 lbs (900g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 8 cups (1.9L) chicken broth, low sodium preferred
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• 1 bay leaf
• 8 ounces (225g) egg noodles (medium width is ideal)
• 1/4 cup (60ml) chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
• Lemon wedges (optional), for serving