Slow Cooker Cider Chicken and Apples

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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of excess fat, cut into thirds

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon dried dill

1 teaspoon paprika

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

1 cup low-sodium chicken broth

1/2 cup all-natural apple cider

3 leeks, white and light green parts only, halved and sliced 1 inch thick

2 Golden Delicious apples, peeled and cut into large chunks

2 dried bay leaves

1 medium fennel bulb, quartered, cored and thickly sliced, 1/4 cup chopped fronds reserved

1/4 cup heavy cream

2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

2 cups extra-wide egg noodles