Chicken Noodle Casserole with Crumble (Printable version)
Creamy chicken and noodles topped with golden buttered crumble
# Ingredient list:
→ For the Casserole
01 - 3 cups cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded
02 - 12 oz egg noodles
03 - 1 cup frozen peas
04 - 1 cup carrots, diced
05 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 cup celery, diced
08 - 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup
09 - 1 cup sour cream
10 - 1/2 cup milk
11 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
12 - 1/2 tsp dried thyme
13 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
14 - 1/2 tsp salt
→ For the Crumble Topping
15 - 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
16 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
17 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
18 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
02 - Cook egg noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
03 - Heat a splash of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion, carrots, celery, and garlic for 4–5 minutes until softened.
04 - In a large bowl, combine cooked vegetables, chicken, peas, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, cheddar cheese, thyme, salt, and pepper. Add cooked noodles and toss gently until evenly coated.
05 - Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
06 - In a separate bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, melted butter, and parsley until combined.
07 - Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the casserole. Bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes until golden and bubbling.
08 - Let the casserole rest for 5–10 minutes before serving to allow the filling to set.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Feeds a hungry family with leftovers for lunch the next day
- Comes together in under an hour, mostly hands-off baking time
- Freezes beautifully so you can make two and stash one for later
02 -
- Do not overcook the noodles in the boiling stage since they will continue cooking in the oven
- The casserole is done when the edges are bubbling vigorously and the topping is golden brown
03 -
- Shred your own cheese from a block instead of buying pre-shredded for the smoothest sauce
- Let the crumble topping sit for 10 minutes before sprinkling so the butter absorbs into the panko