Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup

Ingredients

• 2 boneless chicken breasts (10–12 ounces total)
• 10–12 ounces egg noodles
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 yellow onion, minced
• 1 celery stalk, minced
• 1 carrot, minced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1/2 tablespoons flour
• 4 1/2 cups chicken stock
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley, plus more for garnish
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder