Best 7 Tuna Chow Mein Casserole Recipes

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Tuna chow mein casserole is a classic dish that brings together the flavors of chow mein with the convenience of a casserole. It is a delightful combination of tuna, noodles, vegetables, and a creamy sauce, making it a delicious and satisfying meal. The casserole is easy to prepare and can be customized to suit individual preferences. Whether you're looking for a quick weeknight dinner or a hearty dish to serve at a potluck, tuna chow mein casserole is sure to be a hit.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BAKED TUNA CHOW MEIN CASSEROLE



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You can make this tasty dish in the microwave or oven. It's made with tuna, celery, onions, bell pepper, soy sauce, chow mein noodles, and cream of mushroom soup

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 cup thinly sliced celery
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons chopped green bell pepper
1 can (7 ounce size) tuna, drained and gently flaked
1 can (10.25 ounce size) cream of mushroom soup
1 cup chow mein noodles
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1/3 cup chow mein noodles, for top of casserole

Steps:

  • Place the butter in a 1 1/2 quart microwave-safe casserole dish. Place in the microwave and cook on high for 30 seconds. Add the celery, onion, and bell pepper. Stir well. Heat on high, uncovered, for 3 minutes, stirring halfway through the cooking time. If the veggies are still too crisp, cook for another 1-2 minutes. Add the tuna, cream of mushroom soup, chow mein noodles, black pepper, and soy sauce. Stir well then top with the remaining chow mein noodles. Cook in the microwave, uncovered, for 10 minutes on high heat or until the casserole is bubbly in the middle. Serve hot. Alternately, the casserole can be baked at 350 degrees F for 25 minutes or until heated through.

CHOW MEIN NOODLE CASSEROLE



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This is a very tasty dish that even my kids love! It can easily be cut in half. It uses soy sauce and chow mein noodles to give it an Asian flair.

Provided by Cindy B :)

Categories     100+ Pasta and Noodle Recipes     Noodle Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound ground beef
1 onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
½ cup slivered almonds
1 cup cooked rice
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
½ cup water
3 tablespoons soy sauce
5 ounces chow mein noodles

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large skillet over medium high heat, saute the ground beef for 5 minutes. Add the onion and celery and saute for 5 more minutes.
  • In a separate medium bowl, combine the almonds, rice, soup, water and soy sauce. Mix together well and add to the beef mixture. Place this into a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with chow mein noodles.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 597.3 calories, Carbohydrate 41.7 g, Cholesterol 74.8 mg, Fat 35.5 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 28.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 1513.8 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

EASY CHOW MEIN CASSEROLE



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Casseroles featuring meat, rice and vegetables are meal-in-one sensations super for weekday suppers.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1/2 teaspoon garlic pepper blend
1 cup uncooked regular long-grain rice
1 3/4 cups Progresso™ beef flavored broth (from 32-oz carton)
1/4 cup teriyaki sauce (from 10-oz bottle)
1/4 cup water
1 can (28 oz) stir-fry vegetables, rinsed, drained
1/2 cup chow mein noodles
1/4 cup cashew pieces, if desired
Additional teriyaki sauce, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. In 10-inch nonstick skillet, crumble beef; sprinkle with garlic pepper. Cook over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain.
  • In ungreased 11x7-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish, mix beef, rice, broth, 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce and the water. Stir in vegetables. Cover baking dish with foil.
  • Bake 50 to 55 minutes or until rice is tender. Uncover and stir; sprinkle with chow mein noodles and cashews. Bake uncovered 10 to 15 minutes longer or until noodles and cashews are golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Carbohydrate 52 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1290 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

TUNA CHOW MEIN CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Tuna Chow Mein Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Skeeter

Categories     Tuna

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup cut up celery
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons chopped green peppers
1 tablespoon butter
1 can tuna
1/2 can chow mein noodles (reserve 1/4 cup)
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup water
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup salted peanuts

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a large skillet cook and stir celery, onion and green pepper in butter until onion is tender.
  • Stir in Tuna with remaining ingredients.
  • Pour into ungreased 1-1/2 qt.
  • casserole dish.
  • Sprinkle with reserved chow mein noodles.
  • Bake uncovered for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357.7, Fat 29.1, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 9.8, Sodium 886.4, Carbohydrate 17, Fiber 4, Sugar 3.9, Protein 12.1

CHOW MEIN TUNA SALAD



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This recipe is a delicious variation on standard tuna salad. Served over a bed of crunchy chow mein noodles, this creamy tuna salad makes a quick yet memorable supper.-Marilyn A. Coomer, Louisville, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cans (12 ounces each) white water-packed tuna, drained and flaked
1-1/2 cups mayonnaise
1-1/2 cups chopped cashews
3/4 cup finely chopped green onions
3 jars (2 ounces each) diced pimientos, drained and finely chopped
3 tablespoons finely chopped green pepper
3 tablespoons sour cream
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
3/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups chow mein noodles

Steps:

  • Place tuna in a large bowl; set aside. In another large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, cashews, onions, pimientos, green pepper, sour cream, vinegar and salt. , Pour over tuna and toss to coat. Serve with chow mein noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 804 calories, Fat 69g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 1112mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

TUNA CASHEW CASSEROLE



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Cashews and chow mein noodles set this recipe apart from other tuna casseroles. My dear friend Donna W. shared this recipe with me many moons ago.

Provided by SharleneW

Categories     Tuna

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2/3 cup chopped celery
2/3 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups milk
2 (6 ounce) cans tuna in water, drained
3/4 cup milk
2 cups chow mein noodles, divided
3/4 cup salted cashews
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Sauté celery, onion and green pepper in 1 1/2 tablespoons butter.
  • In saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons butter.
  • Mix in flour, stir until smooth.
  • Remove from heat and add salt and milk.
  • Heat the mixture until it boils (stirring frequently).
  • Boil for 1 minute or until thick (keep stirring).
  • Add tuna and sauce to vegetables in pan.
  • Stir in milk, 1 cup of the chow mein noodles, the cashews and pepper.
  • Pour into 1 1/2 quart buttered baking dish.
  • Top with remaining chow mein noodles.
  • Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413.1, Fat 26.4, SaturatedFat 10.3, Cholesterol 60.7, Sodium 709.5, Carbohydrate 23.9, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 2, Protein 21.7

TUNA CRUNCH CASSEROLE



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This is a great everyday meal...it's exceptionally easy and economically to prepare. With tuna in your pantry, you can decide to make this casserole at the last minute without a trip to the store.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup sliced almonds
1 small onion, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups shredded cabbage
1 can (6-1/8 ounces) tuna, drained
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 can (3 ounces) chow mein noodles, divided

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute the almonds, onion and celery in butter. Meanwhile, in a large bowl,combine the cabbage, tuna, soup and half of the chow mein noodles. Stir in almond mixture. , Spoon into an ungreased 11x7-in. baking dish. Sprinkle remaining noodles on top. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 565mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cooked tuna. Canned tuna is a convenient option, but you can also use leftover grilled or baked tuna.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your chow mein. This will add flavor and texture to the dish. Some good options include carrots, celery, onions, bell peppers, and snow peas.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables. They should be tender-crisp, not mushy.
  • Use a flavorful sauce. You can use a store-bought sauce or make your own. A simple sauce made with soy sauce, ginger, and garlic is a good option.
  • Serve the chow mein casserole hot. It's also delicious served cold or at room temperature.

Conclusion:

Tuna chow mein casserole is a quick and easy meal that's perfect for busy weeknights. It's also a great way to use up leftover tuna. The casserole is packed with flavor and vegetables, making it a healthy and satisfying meal. Next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner idea, give tuna chow mein casserole a try.

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