Chicken Pasta Soup

Name: Chicken Pasta Soup
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 tbsp oil; 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1/2 inch pieces; 2 tsp kosher salt; 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper; 3 medium carrots, peeled and diced; 2 medium onions, diced; 4 celery stalks, diced; 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 4 sprigs thyme, finely chopped (a tbsp); 6 cups low salt chicken broth; 8 oz fresh pasta; Parsley, for garnish optional