Slow Cooker Extra Creamy Chicken & Noodles

INGREDIENTS

medium boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut in chunks

1 cup

high-quality chicken stock or broth

1 can

cream of chicken soup (I use low-sodium)

1/8 tsp

thyme

1 1/2 cups

heavy cream

4 oz

cream cheese, cubed

3 cups

partially cooked egg noodles (see NOTES)

1 cup

defrosted frozen peas (see NOTES)

1/2 cup

sliced mushrooms (optional)

1 cup

defrosted frozen sliced carrots (see NOTES)