Chicken Noodle Casserole with Crumble (Printable version)
Tender chicken and egg noodles in a creamy sauce with vegetables, topped with a golden buttery crumble topping.
# What You'll Need:
→ 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)
# How to Prepare:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
02 - Cook egg noodles according to package directions until al dente. Drain thoroughly and set aside.
03 - Heat a large skillet over medium heat with a splash of oil. Add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic; sauté for 4–5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
04 - In a large bowl, mix cooked vegetables, chicken, peas, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, cheddar cheese, thyme, salt, and pepper. Add cooked noodles and fold gently until evenly combined.
05 - Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish, smoothing the top with a spatula.
06 - In a separate bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, melted butter, and parsley. Mix until all ingredients are evenly moistened.
07 - Sprinkle the crumble mixture evenly over the casserole. Bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes until topping is golden brown and edges are bubbling.
08 - Remove from oven and let rest for 5–10 minutes before serving to allow the casserole to set for easier scooping.
# Expert advice:
01 -
- Its the ultimate comfort food that feeds a crowd without fancy techniques
- The crumble topping creates this incredible texture contrast that keeps everyone coming back for seconds
02 -
- Overbaking will dry out the sauce, so pull it when you see those bubbles around the edges
- Letting it rest feels impossible when everyone is hungry, but it makes serving so much easier
03 -
- Shred your own cheese instead of buying pre-shredded, it melts so much better into the sauce
- Grate the butter for the topping if you forget to melt it, it still works beautifully