Chicken Noodle Casserole Crumble (Print Version)

A creamy baked dish with tender chicken, egg noodles, veggies, topped with buttery cracker crumble.

# What You Need:

→ Poultry & Pasta

01 - 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
02 - 12 ounces egg noodles

→ Vegetables

03 - 1 cup frozen peas
04 - 1 cup carrots, diced
05 - 1 small onion, finely chopped

→ Sauce & Dairy

06 - 1 can (10.5 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup
07 - 1 cup sour cream
08 - 1 cup whole milk
09 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
10 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

→ Seasonings

11 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
12 - ½ teaspoon dried thyme
13 - ½ teaspoon salt
14 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

→ Topping

15 - 1½ cups buttery round crackers, crushed (about 30 crackers)
16 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
02 - Boil egg noodles in salted water until just al dente. Drain and set aside.
03 - Melt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion and diced carrots for 4 to 5 minutes until softened.
04 - In a large bowl, mix cooked chicken, peas, sautéed onion and carrots, cooked noodles, condensed cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper until thoroughly combined.
05 - Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
06 - Combine crushed crackers with melted butter, then sprinkle evenly over the casserole mixture.
07 - Bake uncovered for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the casserole is hot throughout and the topping is golden brown.
08 - Allow the dish to stand for 10 minutes before serving to set.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It uses up leftovers and pantry staples without tasting like youre making do.
  • The cracker topping gets ridiculously crispy and golden, almost better than the casserole itself.
  • You can assemble it hours ahead and just pop it in the oven when youre ready.
02 -
  • Dont overcook the noodles before baking or theyll turn to paste in the oven.
  • Press the cracker topping gently into the casserole so it doesnt slide off when you serve it.
  • If the top browns too fast, tent it loosely with foil for the last 10 minutes.
03 -
  • Use a rotisserie chicken and youll have this assembled in under 15 minutes, no lie.
  • Crush the crackers in a zip top bag with a rolling pin so you control the size and dont make a mess.
  • Sprinkle a handful of extra cheese on top of the crackers before baking if you want it truly indulgent.

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