Chicken Noodle Casserole Crumble (Printable Version)

Comforting dish with tender chicken, egg noodles, vegetables, and a crispy golden crumble topping.

# What You Need:

→ Casserole Base

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

→ 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 Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
02 - Prepare egg noodles according to package directions until al dente. Drain thoroughly and set aside.
03 - Heat a splash of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Sauté for 4–5 minutes until vegetables are softened and fragrant.
04 - In a large mixing bowl, combine sautéed vegetables, cooked chicken, frozen peas, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, cheddar cheese, thyme, salt, and pepper. Add cooked noodles and fold gently until evenly distributed.
05 - Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it into an even layer.
06 - Combine panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, melted butter, and parsley in a separate bowl. Mix until the butter evenly coats the breadcrumbs.
07 - Sprinkle the crumble mixture evenly over the casserole. Bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling around the edges.
08 - Remove from oven and let the casserole rest for 5–10 minutes before serving to allow the filling to set.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Its the kind of dinner that makes people pause and smile before even taking a bite
  • The creamy sauce and crunchy topping create this perfect texture contrast nobody can resist
02 -
  • Overbaking the noodles before assembly makes them mushy, so pull them early and trust that residual heat
  • Letting the casserole rest might feel impossible when it smells this good, but it keeps portions from sliding apart
03 -
  • Use freshly shredded cheese instead of pre-shredded for the smoothest sauce texture
  • Let the butter cool slightly before mixing with panko so it clumps into those irresistible crunchy bits

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