Best 13 Tuna Casserole With Broccoli And Water Chestnuts Recipes

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Tuna casserole is a classic dish that is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With the addition of broccoli and water chestnuts, this dish becomes even more flavorful and nutritious. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a comforting dish to serve at a gathering, this tuna casserole recipe is sure to please everyone at the table.

Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!

BEST CREAMY TUNA AND BROCCOLI CASSEROLE RECIPE



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Sometimes, you just need a warm, comforting casserole at the end of a long day. This tuna casserole recipe is the perfect make-ahead dish!

Provided by Abby Langer

Number Of Ingredients 10

500 grams pasta
1/3 cup salted butter
1/4 cup flour
1 onion (diced)
1 clove garlic (minced or pressed)
2 cups milk (2% or whole)
2 cups chicken broth
3 cups of fresh broccoli florets or any other raw vegetable you'd like
4 oz cheese of any type - I use 2oz each of cheddar and parmesan
4 small cans or 2 large cans of tuna (drained - I use Italian-style in olive oil)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350F.

BROCCOLI TUNA CASSEROLE



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When I was in the Navy, a co-worker's wife shared this recipe with me. I've tweaked it over the years, but it still brings back memories of my "family" away from home. -Yvonne Cook, Haskins, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

5 cups uncooked whole wheat egg noodles
1 teaspoon butter
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup cornstarch
2 cups fat-free milk
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried thyme
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
4 cups frozen broccoli florets, thawed
2 pouches (6.4 ounces each) albacore white tuna in water
1/3 cup panko bread crumbs
1 tablespoon butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cook noodles according to package directions; drain. Transfer to a shallow 3-qt. or 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. , Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender. In a small bowl, whisk cornstarch, milk and seasonings until smooth; stir into pan. Stir in broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in 3/4 cup cheese until melted; stir in broccoli and tuna., Spoon over noodles; mix well. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Toss bread crumbs with melted butter; sprinkle over casserole. Bake, covered, 45 minutes. Uncover and bake until cheese is melted, 15-20 minutes longer. Freeze option: Cool unbaked casserole; cover and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake casserole as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 601mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TUNA-BROCCOLI CASSEROLE



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Enjoy dinner tonight with this hearty tuna, veggies and pasta casserole baked with vegetables.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/3 cups uncooked penne pasta (4 oz)
1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
1/4 cup milk
1 pouch (7.06 oz) chunk albacore (white) or light tuna in water, drained
1 jar (4.5 oz) sliced mushrooms, drained
1 bag (12 oz) frozen broccoli cuts, thawed
1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted
1/4 cup Progresso™ panko crispy bread crumbs
1/4 cup slivered almonds

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package, using minimum cook time. In ungreased 1 1/2-quart casserole, stir together soup, milk, tuna, mushrooms and cooked pasta.
  • Cover; bake 20 minutes. Remove casserole from oven. Cut up large pieces of broccoli; gently stir broccoli into tuna mixture. In small bowl, mix butter, bread crumbs and almonds; sprinkle over casserole. Bake about 30 minutes longer or until bubbly around edges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 5 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 850 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

TUNA BROCCOLI CASSEROLE



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Super easy, 5 ingredients. Don't have to take out meat to thaw, so perfect for when you're in a hurry. This can be done with pinwheel, shell or penne pastas too. Can use cream of broccoli or celery soup instead.

Provided by momforGod

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 1/2 cups elbow macaroni
1 (102 g) can tuna, flaked, in water
2 cups broccoli, chopped
1/4 cup cream cheese
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup

Steps:

  • Boil water and cook pasta. When pasta is almost done, add in broccoli and cook until both are soft. Drain.
  • Put back into pot, add in tuna, soup, and cream cheese. Stir until cream cheese is melted, on medium heat.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 408.5, Fat 11.8, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 25.6, Sodium 597.9, Carbohydrate 57.6, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 4.1, Protein 17.9

TUNA-NOODLE CASSEROLE



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My husband just named this the best tuna casserole he's ever had, so I'm recording it on Zaar for safe keeping. The base of this recipe is from the Fanny Farmer cookbook, but I changed nearly all of it. Cooking/prep times do not include time to cook noodles.

Provided by KissKiss

Categories     Tuna

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups wide egg noodles, cooked (the twisted kind)
6 ounces chunk light tuna, drained
1/3 cup roasted red pepper, finely chopped and dried of packing water
8 ounces water chestnuts, drained and finely chopped
1 tablespoon onion, minced
4 tablespoons butter
1 cup fresh breadcrumb
6 tablespoons butter, divided
2 tablespoons flour
1 1/4 cups milk
salt and pepper
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1 pinch cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a baking dish.
  • Combine the cooked noodles, tuna, red peppers, water chestnuts and onion, and mix to combine.
  • In a large pan, melt 2 tablespoons butter and add two tablespoons flour. Stir well until a paste forms - do not allow to brown. Add the milk, continue stirring, and bring to a boil. Add the salt and pepper, lower the heat and cook for another minute. Add the cheddar cheese and cook for another minute or until a smooth, creamy sauce develops. Stir in a pinch of cayenne.
  • Pour the sauce over the noodle mixture and stir well to combine.
  • In a small pan, melt the remaining four tablespoons butter, add the breadcrumbs and cook until slightly browned. Spread breadcrumbs over the top of the noodle mixture.
  • Cook, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until very hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 661.7, Fat 39, SaturatedFat 23.6, Cholesterol 130.6, Sodium 842.6, Carbohydrate 54, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 5, Protein 24.8

BROCCOLI TUNA BAKE



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I remember the day I rushed home from school with this recipe in hand from my home economics class. My parents loved it then, and my husband and son do now. This recipe comes to mind on a busy evening, when I need a good quick meal.-Pamela Tesoriero, Etiwanda, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1/3 cup milk
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 can (12 ounces) white water-packed tuna, drained
1-1/2 cups cooked rice
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 cups frozen broccoli florets, cooked and drained
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the soup, milk and lemon juice. Stir in tuna, rice and pepper. , Transfer to a greased 10-in. pie plate or quiche dish. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 25 minutes. Top with broccoli; sprinkle with cheese. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 674mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

CHEESY TUNA BROCCOLI SKILLET CASSEROLE



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Stir in mafalda, tuna and broccoli for a hearty casserole, ready in a snap!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 can (10 3/4 ounces) condensed cream of broccoli soup
2 cups milk
2 cups uncooked mafalda (mini-lasagna noodle) pasta (4 ounces)
1 1/2 cups frozen broccoli cuts
1 can (6 ounces) tuna, drained
1/2 cup bite-size square crisp cheese crackers, crushed (1/4 cup)
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (2 ounces)

Steps:

  • Spray 12-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Cook onion in skillet 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender. Stir in soup and milk. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Stir in pasta and frozen broccoli. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to medium. Cover and cook 5 minutes.
  • Stir in tuna. Cover and cook about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.
  • Mix crackers and cheese; sprinkle over tuna mixture. Cover and let stand 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving, Sodium 820 mg

TUNA BROCCOLI SKILLET CASSEROLE



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Take a can of tuna and turn it into a five-cheese-blend skillet casserole-with the help of two cups each of broccoli florets and rotini pasta.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 qt. (4 cups) water
2 cups rotini pasta, uncooked
2 cups broccoli florets
1 can (10 oz.) condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 can (5 oz.) tuna, drained, flaked
1-1/2 cups KRAFT Finely Shredded Italian* Five Cheese Blend

Steps:

  • Add water and pasta to large skillet; cover. Bring to boil on high heat. Simmer on medium-low 8 min or until pasta is tender, adding broccoli to the cooking water for the last 5 min.
  • Stir in soup, tuna and 1 cup cheese; sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • Cook, covered, 2 min. or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 650 mg, Carbohydrate 27 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, Protein 16 g

FERN'S TUNA CASSEROLE



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Nothing fancy here, but really great comfort food from my husband's Grandma. Good old tuna casserole with potato chips on top.

Provided by dgjert

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tuna

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

½ (8 ounce) package egg noodles
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
¾ cup whole milk
1 (5 ounce) can tuna
2 slices processed cheese food (such as Velveeta®)
½ cup crushed potato chips, or as needed

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook egg noodles in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 5 minutes. Drain.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine mushroom soup, milk, and tuna in a saucepan over medium heat; cook until well blended and warmed through, about 5 minutes. Pour mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish; add noodles and mix well. Top noodles with cheese food and sprinkle potato chips over cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until casserole is bubbling, 30 to 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334.3 calories, Carbohydrate 32.9 g, Cholesterol 48.9 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 17.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 760.2 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

CHEESY TUNA CASSEROLE WITH BROCCOLI



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Try our Cheesy Tuna Casserole with Broccoli for a tasty comfort food entrée. With a little mustard, our Cheesy Tuna Casserole with Broccoli can't be beat!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup mini penne pasta, uncooked
1 cup small broccoli florets
2 cans (5 oz. each) white tuna in water, drained, flaked
1 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
2 tsp. GREY POUPON Dijon Mustard
1/2 cup (1/2 of 8-oz. tub) PHILADELPHIA Chive & Onion 1/3 Less Fat than Cream Cheese
1-1/4 cups fat-free milk
12 reduced-fat round buttery crackers, coarsely crushed (about 1/3 cup)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350ºF.
  • Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt and adding broccoli to the boiling water for last 3 min.; drain. Combine pasta with tuna, cheddar cheese and mustard in large bowl.
  • Mix reduced-fat cream cheese and milk in microwaveable bowl until blended. Microwave on HIGH 2 to 3 min. or until cream cheese is melted and mixture is well blended, stirring every 30 sec. Add to tuna mixture; mix lightly.
  • Spoon into 4 (1-cup) ovenproof dishes sprayed with cooking spray; top with cracker crumbs. Place in shallow pan.
  • Bake 25 to 30 min. or until casseroles are heated through and tops are golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 780 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 30 g

BROCCOLI TUNA CASSEROLE RECIPE - (4.7/5)



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Provided by á-2451

Number Of Ingredients 15

5 Cups uncooked whole wheat egg noodles
1 tsp. butter
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup cornstarch
2 cups milk
1 tsp. dried basil
1 tsp. dried thyme
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup shredded Monterey jack Cheese
4 cups frozen broccoli florets, thawed
12 oz. white tuna in water
1/3 cup panko bread crumbs
1 Tbsp. butter, melted

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cook noodles according to package direction, drain. Transfer to a 3 quart or 13 X 9 in. baking dish coated with cooking spray 2. Meanwhile, in a large non-stick skillet coated with cooking spray, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onion, cook and stir until tender. In a small bowl, whisk cornstarch, milk and seasoning until smooth: gradually stir into pan. Stir in broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in 3/4 cup cheese until melted; stir in broccoli and tuna. 3. Spoon tuna mixture over noodles; mix well. Sprinkle with remaining Monterey jack cheese. Toss bread crumbs with melted butter; sprinkle over casserole. bake, covered 454 minutes. Bake, uncovered, 15 - 20 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

BEST TUNA CASSEROLE



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This is a tuna casserole that even my picky family loves! The potato chips give the casserole a crunchy crust.

Provided by JAICARD

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tuna

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (12 ounce) package egg noodles
¼ cup chopped onion
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup frozen green peas
2 (5 ounce) cans tuna, drained
2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
½ (4.5 ounce) can sliced mushrooms
1 cup crushed potato chips

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, thoroughly mix noodles, onion, 1 cup cheese, peas, tuna, soup and mushrooms. Transfer to a 9x13 inch baking dish, and top with potato chip crumbs and remaining 1 cup cheese.
  • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until cheese is bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 595 calories, Carbohydrate 58.1 g, Cholesterol 99.2 mg, Fat 26.1 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 32.1 g, SaturatedFat 11.5 g, Sodium 1061.1 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

TUNA CASSEROLE WITH BROCCOLI AND WATER CHESTNUTS



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Everyone needs a tuna casserole recipe. Ours abounds with color, flavor, and crunch.

Yield serves 6, 1 1/2 cups per serving

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 ounces dried whole-grain angel hair pasta or fettuccine
Cooking spray
2 5- or 6-ounce cans very low sodium albacore tuna packed in water, drained and flaked
1 10.5-ounce can low-fat condensed cream of chicken soup (lowest sodium available)
1/2 cup sliced canned water chestnuts, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup bottled or canned mushrooms, drained (about 4 ounces)
1/4 cup fat-free milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper (white preferred)
1 to 2 tablespoons plain dry bread crumbs
1 10-ounce package frozen broccoli florets or green beans

Steps:

  • Prepare the pasta using the package directions, omitting the salt and oil. Drain well in a colander.
  • Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375°F.
  • Lightly spray a 1 1/2-quart casserole dish with cooking spray. Put the tuna, soup, water chestnuts, mushrooms, milk, salt, and pepper in the casserole dish. Stir well.
  • Stir in the pasta. Sprinkle with the bread crumbs. Arrange the broccoli around the edges of the casserole dish.
  • Bake for 25 minutes, or until heated through.
  • (Per Serving)
  • Calories: 243
  • Total Fat: 3.0g
  • Saturated: 0.5g
  • Trans: 0.0g
  • Polyunsaturated: 1.0g
  • Monounsaturated: 0.0g
  • Cholesterol: 23mg
  • Sodium: 416mg
  • Carbohydrates: 37g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Sugars: 3g
  • Protein: 21g
  • Dietary Exchanges
  • 2 Starch
  • 1 Vegetable
  • 2 Very Lean Meat

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use high-quality tuna. Solid white albacore tuna is a good choice.
  • If you don't have water chestnuts, you can substitute celery or carrots.
  • To make the casserole ahead of time, assemble it and bake it for 30 minutes. Then, let it cool completely and refrigerate it for up to 3 days. When you're ready to serve, reheat it in a 350°F oven until heated through.
  • Serve the casserole with a side of rice or noodles.

Conclusion:

Tuna casserole is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and loved by people of all ages. This recipe for tuna casserole with broccoli and water chestnuts is a delicious and nutritious meal that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. With its creamy sauce, tender tuna, and crunchy vegetables, this casserole is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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