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    Instant Pot Tuna Noodle Casserole

    Published: Feb 9, 2022 by Kristin · This post may contain affiliate links. · 14 Comments

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    This Instant Pot Tuna Noodle Casserole is quick to prepare, packed with flavor, and a classic family dish that everyone will enjoy!

    tuna, cheese, and tender noodles cooked in the instant pot

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    If you scroll through my recipes, you will quickly realize that my family LOVES a good Instant Pot meal! Not only does it help me get dinner on the table in no time, but Instant Pot can make just about anything! Appetizers, desserts, meats, soups, pasta dishes, and more!

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    • Instant Pot Tuna Noodle Casserole is comfort food that fills you up and tastes so creamy and delicious! Tender noodles, bits of tuna, veggies, and cheese combined into one flavor packed meal!
    • If you have an Instant Pot, check out these other great recipes:
    • Frequently asked questions:
    • Ingredients Needed for this Instant Pot Tuna Noodle Casserole:
    • How to prepare:
    • Instant Pot Tuna Noodle Casserole is ready to enjoy in a fraction of the time using the convenience of your Instant Pot! Creamy, cheesy, and flavorful, print the recipe below and give this a try!
    • Instant Pot Tuna Noodle Casserole

    Instant Pot Tuna Noodle Casserole is comfort food that fills you up and tastes so creamy and delicious! Tender noodles, bits of tuna, veggies, and cheese combined into one flavor packed meal!

    Tuna Casserole is one of those classic dishes everyone loves! Growing up, it was a meal that my mom included in her meal rotation and the entire family enjoyed!

    As years pass and I am now a mom of my own, I have changed things up a bit to fit the preferences of my kids. My daughter is allergic to peas; therefore, I use corn in this meal! If you like peas, feel free to use! I also love to add in extra cheese for an added creaminess!

    If you have an Instant Pot, check out these other great recipes:

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    Frequently asked questions:

    What if I don’t have an Instant Pot? No worries! I have a baked version HERE!!

    What type of veggie can I add into this? I stick with corn; however, you can also use peas, green beans, carrots, broccoli, and more!

    Are there any substitutions for the half and half? Yep! Use milk in place of the half and half. It works just as good and tends to be my go-to!

    Any additions I can add to enhance flavor even more? You can add more cheese, change up the type of cheese, add in some French-Fried Onions, and even add an extra can of tuna!

    cheesy pasta with tuna throughout cooked in the instant pot

    This tuna noodle casserole is a classic favorite in our house because its kid friendly, budget friendly, and quick to prepare. 

    Ingredients Needed for this Instant Pot Tuna Noodle Casserole:

    Egg noodles

    Tuna

    Peas, frozen

    Chicken broth

    Salt

    Garlic powder

    Black pepper

    Half and half

    Cheddar cheese, shredded

    How to prepare:

    Place all ingredients minus half and half/cheese into the Instant Pot.

    Secure lid on and move valve to sealed position.

    Set to manual, high pressure for 3 minutes.

    Do a quick release.

    Stir in the half and half and shredded cheese.

    Allow to sit for about 5 minutes, or until thickens up to desired preference.

    Serve and enjoy!

    tender noodles combined with tuna and cheese to form a casserole

    Instant Pot Tuna Noodle Casserole is ready to enjoy in a fraction of the time using the convenience of your Instant Pot! Creamy, cheesy, and flavorful, print the recipe below and give this a try!

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    tuna, cheese, and tender noodles cooked in the instant pot

    Instant Pot Tuna Noodle Casserole

    Recipe by: Kristin
    This Instant Pot Tuna Noodle Casserole is quick to prepare, packed with flavor, and a classic family dish that everyone will enjoy!
    4.86 from 7 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 3 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Servings 6
    Calories 383 kcal

    Equipment

    • Instant Pot
    • Non Stick Instant Pot Liner

    Ingredients
      

    • 12 oz egg noodles
    • 1 can tuna *drained
    • 1 cup peas
    • 3 cups chicken broth
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 cup half & half
    • 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese *Shredded

    Instructions
     

    • Place all ingredients minus half and half & cheese into the Instant Pot.
    • Place lid on and move valve to sealed position.
    • Set to manual, high pressure for 3 minutes.
    • Do a quick release.
    • Stir in the half and half and shredded cheese.
    • Allow to sit for about 5 minutes, or until thickens up to desired preference.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 383kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 22gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 87mgSodium: 1076mgPotassium: 378mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 523IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 243mgIron: 2mg
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    Recipe updated 2/9/22

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    Comments

    1. Sandra says

      March 10, 2022 at 4:46 pm

      I made the tuna casserole and followed the directions as written. However, I waited a long time and it never did thicken up.

      Reply
      • Kristin says

        March 11, 2022 at 12:00 pm

        Oh bummer to hear that! You let it sit on sauté for a bit?

        Reply
    2. Angela says

      July 08, 2020 at 4:36 pm

      If I want to half the recipe could I use a small pan on a trivet? I have an 8 quart instant pot.
      As it would mainly be my 2 toddlers eating it would prefer a smaller amount. Thanks
      So much

      Reply
      • Kristin says

        July 08, 2020 at 8:11 pm

        You could cut the recipe in half and still make it in the pot only? Cut the ingredients in half, but keep the cook time the same 🙂

        Reply
    3. Dianne Paron says

      January 28, 2020 at 5:33 pm

      Your recipe gave me the courage to try my new IP after a month of sitting in the box lol…the tuna casserole was fall-off-a-log easy and so delicious!! Hubby asked for seconds. Fast, one pot cleanup, who could ask for anything more?? Thx for giving me the courage now to try some more recipes.

      Reply
      • Kristin says

        January 28, 2020 at 6:51 pm

        Yea!! I love hearing that! Great job and so glad it was a success!!

        Reply
    4. dorothy says

      December 27, 2019 at 4:41 pm

      can you add in Mushrooms soup?

      Reply
      • Kristin says

        December 27, 2019 at 7:04 pm

        Sure! That would work great!

        Reply
    5. Linda says

      February 18, 2019 at 10:50 pm

      I used cavatappi noodles, chicken bone broth and Colby cheese. It was excellent! My husband loved it!! Cooked 5 minutes on high pressure because of my noodle choice & they were cooked perfectly. Thanks for a great recipe!

      Reply
      • Kristin says

        February 19, 2019 at 8:24 am

        Yea!! So glad you both enjoyed it!

        Reply
    6. Robert says

      February 17, 2019 at 11:31 am

      This was really good. I was not sure if you wanted a small or large can of tuna, so we used two small cans. Very good. I even goofed and came close to doing a natural release instead of a quick release. Still excellent. Thanks for such a great recipe!

      Reply
      • Kristin says

        February 18, 2019 at 11:02 am

        Yea!! So glad you enjoyed it!!

        Reply
    7. Susan Coss says

      October 18, 2018 at 4:04 pm

      I could only get this recipe to print with all the extra pages…
      Could you format your recipes to print with ‘just the recipe & instructions” otherwise it is a waste of paper…

      Thanks for all of your wonderful recipes…you are sooooo talented

      Reply
      • Kristin says

        October 19, 2018 at 7:59 am

        I am so sorry about that, I am currently trying to redo the settings on the print feature so it allows for less pages printed. So frustrating! So glad you enjoy the recipes!!

        Reply
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