Creamy White Chicken Lasagna Soup

Name: Creamy White Chicken Lasagna Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch pieces); 2 tablespoons oil; 4 tablespoons butter; 3 teaspoons minced garlic; 4 tablespoons flour; 1 ½ teaspoons onion powder; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 2 cups chicken broth; 6 cups fat free or regular half and half (see note); 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste); ½ teaspoon black pepper (or to taste); 2 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning blend (see note for substitution); 4 ounces cream cheese (at room temperature); 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese; chopped fresh thyme or parsley for garnish; 8 lasagna noodles, broken into 2-inch pieces and cooked til tender