Creamy White Chicken Lasagna Soup

INGREDIENTS

1 lb

boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces

2 tbsp

oil

4 tbsp

butter

3 tsp

minced garlic

4 tbsp

flour

1 1/2 tsp

onion powder

1 tsp

garlic powder

2 cups

chicken broth

6 cups

fat free or regular half and half (see note)

1 tsp

salt, or to taste

1/2 tsp

black pepper, or to taste

2 1/2 tsp

Italian seasoning blend (see note for substitution)

4 oz

cream cheese at room temperature

1 cup

shredded parmesan cheese

chopped fresh thyme or parsley for garnish

lasagna noodles, broken into 2-inch pieces and cooked til tender