Creating a delicious Chicken Noodle Soup is straightforward if you follow these simple steps:

1. Prepare Ingredients: Dice the vegetables and set them aside.
2. Cook Chicken: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts, seasoning with salt and pepper, and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes per side.
3. Sauté Vegetables: Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside. In the same pot, add diced onions, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until they begin to soften.
4. Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, until fragrant.
5. Combine Broth and Chicken: Pour in the chicken broth, scraping any bits from the bottom of the pot. Return the chicken breasts to the pot.
6. Season Broth: Add thyme and parsley, and bring the mixture to a boil.
7. Cook Chicken: Reduce the heat, cover the pot, and let the chicken simmer for about 20 minutes until fully cooked.
8. Shred Chicken: Remove the chicken from the pot and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot.
9. Add Noodles: Stir in the egg noodles and let them cook according to package instructions, typically about 6-8 minutes.
10. Adjust Seasoning: Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
11. Serve: Garnish with fresh chopped parsley if desired, and ladle the soup into bowls.