Chicken Noodle Casserole Crumble (Print)
Comfortable blend of chicken, egg noodles, creamy sauce, and crumb topping for hearty dinners.
# Ingredient list:
→ Protein & Pasta
01 - 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
02 - 12 oz egg noodles
→ Vegetables
03 - 1 cup frozen peas
04 - 1 cup carrots, diced
05 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Sauce
07 - 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup
08 - 1 cup sour cream
09 - 1/2 cup whole milk
10 - 1/2 cup chicken broth
11 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
12 - 1/2 tsp dried thyme
13 - 1/2 tsp salt
14 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ Crumble Topping
15 - 1 cup breadcrumbs, preferably panko
16 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
17 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
18 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
02 - Cook egg noodles in salted boiling water until just al dente, about 7 minutes. Drain well and set aside.
03 - In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté onions, carrots, and garlic in a splash of oil for 4–5 minutes until softened.
04 - In a large bowl, whisk together cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, chicken broth, cheddar cheese, thyme, salt, and pepper until smooth.
05 - Add cooked chicken, sautéed vegetables, frozen peas, and drained noodles to the sauce. Stir until evenly coated.
06 - Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer.
07 - In a small bowl, combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan, melted butter, and parsley. Mix until butter coats crumbs evenly.
08 - Sprinkle crumble mixture evenly over the casserole. Bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
09 - Let the casserole rest for 5–10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to set.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It transforms yesterday's chicken into something everyone fights over for seconds
- The crumble topping creates that perfect contrast between crunchy and creamy in every bite
- Most of the work happens before it even goes into the oven
02 -
- Overcooking the noodles before baking is the most common mistake and leads to mushy results
- Letting the casserole rest for at least 5 minutes makes serving much neater
- The topping should be golden brown across the surface, not just in spots
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients blend together more smoothly and prevent any curdling
- Broiling the topping for the last 2 minutes creates extra crunch but watch it closely