Best 7 Tuna Casserole With Broccoli And Water Chestnuts Recipes

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Craving a hearty and comforting meal? Look no further than our tuna casserole with broccoli and water chestnuts. This classic dish is a delightful blend of flavors and textures, featuring tender tuna, vibrant broccoli florets, and crunchy water chestnuts, all enveloped in a creamy and cheesy sauce. The casserole is not only a taste sensation but also a breeze to prepare, making it a perfect choice for busy weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.

In addition to the classic tuna casserole, this article offers variations to suit different tastes and preferences. For those seeking a lighter version, there's a recipe for tuna casserole with Greek yogurt, which swaps out the traditional cream of mushroom soup for a healthier alternative. If you're a fan of bold flavors, try the tuna casserole with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach, which adds a vibrant tang and a touch of Mediterranean flair.

For those who can't resist a cheesy delight, the baked tuna casserole with three types of cheese is an absolute must-try. This recipe combines three different cheeses – cheddar, Parmesan, and mozzarella – to create a golden-brown, bubbly casserole that is sure to impress your taste buds. And if you're looking for a quick and easy option, the tuna casserole with canned soup is your go-to choice. Simply combine canned tuna, canned soup, and a few pantry staples, and you'll have a delicious casserole ready in no time.

No matter which recipe you choose, you're in for a treat. These tuna casseroles are not only easy to make but also packed with flavor and sure to become family favorites. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's dive into the wonderful world of tuna casseroles!

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

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.

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

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

BROCCOLI- RICE & CHESTNUT CASSEROLE RE-MIX



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This is a remix recipe created from left overs. I added in the water chestnuts to add a bit of crunch and texture. It was simple quick and easy to prepare. Steaming the broccoli and onions in the microwave saved time, and the dish came together in no time. Just an idea the next time you have left overs in the fridge, with a few...

Provided by Rose Mary Mogan

Categories     Rice Sides

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 c fresh broccoli floweretts
3-4 c cooked rice, i used minute
1 large onion chopped
1 can(s) cream of chicken or mushroom soup, undiluted
1 can(s) sliced water chestnuts, chopped if desired & drained
2-3 Tbsp butter, or margarine, melted
2 c mild cheddar cheese shreds divided, or other cheese of choice
salt & pepper to taste
2 tsp granulated garlic

Steps:

  • 1. These are most of the main ingredients that I used in the recipe, except I chose to use the sliced Water chestnuts instead of the Roasted Red Peppers.
  • 2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9 X12 size casserole dish with non stick cooking spray & set aside till needed. Microwave broccoli and onions in a microwave safe dish for about 5-6 minutes until onions are transparent.
  • 3. Add cooked rice to a medium size bowl, then add in microwaved onions and broccoli, & sliced water chestnuts and stir to blend together.
  • 4. Next add in spices as desired, the cream of chicken soup, melted butter, and half of the shredded cheddar cheese. Stir till blended together.
  • 5. Pour into prepared casserole dish, top with remaining shredded cheese and bake in preheated oven for 25 -35 minutes, till hot and bubbly. Remove from oven then serve and enjoy.

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

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

CRUNCHY BROCCOLI CASSEROLE



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I love the crunch of the water chestnuts in this. I also like that it is a canned soupless recipe. Hope you enjoy it too.

Provided by riffraff

Categories     Vegetable

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (10 ounce) package frozen broccoli, thawed or 2 cups fresh broccoli, steamed
2 tablespoons onion soup mix
1/2 cup water chestnut, chopped
1/4 cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Put broccoli in the bottom of a casserole dish.
  • Cover with the soup mix and the water chestnuts.
  • Pour the melted butter all over making sure to get it over the dry soup really well.
  • Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes.
  • Easy Peasy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135.2, Fat 11.7, SaturatedFat 7.3, Cholesterol 30.5, Sodium 100.9, Carbohydrate 7.1, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 1.7, Protein 2.3

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use a combination of light and dark meat tuna.
  • Be sure to drain the tuna well before adding it to the casserole.
  • If you don't have water chestnuts, you can substitute celery or chopped almonds.
  • For a creamier casserole, add a can of cream of mushroom soup.
  • Serve the casserole hot, garnished with chopped parsley or paprika.

Conclusion:

This tuna casserole with broccoli and water chestnuts is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is packed with protein and vegetables, and it can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like your casserole creamy or cheesy, or you want to add some extra vegetables, this recipe is a great starting point. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this tuna casserole a try.

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