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Instant Pot Tuna Noodle Casserole in a serving dish.

Instant Pot Tuna Noodle Casserole

Jill Machovsky
This recipe brings tender egg noodles and flaky tuna together in a creamy cheese sauce in less than 30 minutes.
4.50 from 10 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 354 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Frozen Peas
  • 4 cup Low- Sodium Chicken Broth or Water
  • 4 ounce Cream Cheese Cubed
  • 12 ounce Egg Noodles
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 2 10 ounce Tuna Packed in water
  • 5 ounce Evaporated Milk
  • 1 1/2 cup Cheddar Cheese Shredded
  • 2 Tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice

Instructions
 

  • Remove 1 cup peas from freezer so that they can begin to thaw. Drain tuna and add to Instant Pot.
    1 cup Frozen Peas
  • Add chicken broth (water or vegetable broth can be substituted here), cubed cream cheese, tuna, and egg noodles to the pot.
    4 cup Low- Sodium Chicken Broth or Water, 4 ounce Cream Cheese, 12 ounce Egg Noodles, 2 10 ounce Tuna
  • Add pepper, salt, garlic powder and onion powder to the mixture. Give everything a quick stir.
    1/2 teaspoon Pepper, 1 teaspoon Salt, 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder, 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • Place lid on instant pot, turn vent to sealed position, press MANUAL and set the time for 3 minutes. It will take the pot a few minutes to come to pressure. When the 3 minutes is finished, do a quick release. When the 3 minutes is finished, do a quick release.
  • Stir in the evaporated milk, shredded cheddar cheese and peas. Let the pasta sit until the cheese is melted and the peas warmed.
    5 ounce Evaporated Milk, 1 1/2 cup Cheddar Cheese
  • Stir in 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice and garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
    2 Tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice

Notes

Storage: Store the leftover casserole in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
  • Microwave: In a microwave-safe dish, add a little bit of milk or cream to the pasta and microwave in 30-second increments until the casserole is warmed through.
  • Stovetop: In a small saucepan, warm the casserole over low heat with a small amount of cream or milk until heated through.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 354kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 16gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 76mgSodium: 697mgPotassium: 336mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2134IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 235mgIron: 1mg
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