This Instant Pot Tuna Noodle Casserole is quick to prepare, packed with flavor, and a classic family dish that everyone will enjoy!
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!
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:
Instant Pot Beef Enchilada Casserole
Cilantro Lime Instant Pot Rice
Frequently asked questions:
What if I don’t have an Instant Pot? No worries! I have this baked Old-Fashioned Tuna Noodle Casserole!!
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!
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!
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Instant Pot Tuna Noodle Casserole
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.
Sandra says
I made the tuna casserole and followed the directions as written. However, I waited a long time and it never did thicken up.
Kristin says
Oh bummer to hear that! You let it sit on sauté for a bit?
Angela says
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
Kristin says
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 🙂
Dianne Paron says
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.
Kristin says
Yea!! I love hearing that! Great job and so glad it was a success!!
dorothy says
can you add in Mushrooms soup?
Kristin says
Sure! That would work great!
Linda says
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!
Kristin says
Yea!! So glad you both enjoyed it!
Robert says
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!
Kristin says
Yea!! So glad you enjoyed it!!
Susan Coss says
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
Kristin says
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!!