Prepare the celery, carrots, and onion by dicing them. Place them in the Dutch oven.
Next, you want to chop the chicken and set it aside.
Add butter to the vegetables in the pot and saute for 10 minutes over low heat until the vegetables are tender.
Add the chicken, garlic powder, and dried parsley. Stir well.
Now, stir in the chicken broth and bring to medium-low heat.
Cook soup for 20 minutes on low heat with the lid on.
Add your wide egg noodles to the pot and cook them for about 10 minutes until tender, stirring frequently on medium heat. If not tender, cook them a little longer.
Mix cornstarch with water and pour into the soup and make sure to stir until thickened over medium heat.
At this point, you want to check the thickness of your soup, if it’s too thin, then you need to add more cornstarch and water, while if it’s too thin, then add a little milk, water, or chicken broth until the soup is just the way you like it.
Remove the soup from the heat and stir in the heavy cream. Season with salt and pepper as desired.
Finally, serve your Pioneer Woman Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup in bowls topped with crackers, if desired.