Best 10 Tuna Rice Casserole Recipes

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Tuna rice casserole is a classic comfort food dish that is easy to make and loved by people of all ages. It is a versatile dish that can be made with various ingredients, making it a great option for using up leftovers. This article provides three delicious tuna rice casserole recipes that are sure to please everyone. The first recipe is a classic tuna rice casserole made with tuna, rice, cream of mushroom soup, and peas. The second recipe is a Mexican-inspired tuna rice casserole made with black beans, corn, and salsa. The third recipe is a healthy tuna rice casserole made with brown rice, vegetables, and a light cream sauce. All three recipes are easy to follow and can be made in under an hour. So, whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a hearty dish to feed a crowd, these tuna rice casserole recipes are sure to hit the spot.

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

TUNA AND RICE CASSEROLE



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This recipe contains one of my favorite combinations, broccoli and rice, so I make it often.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 small onion, chopped
1-1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil
2/3 cup water
3 tablespoons Homemade Cream-Style Soup Mix
3/4 cup frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
1 can (6 ounces) tuna, drained and flaked
1/2 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1-1/2 cups cooked rice
2 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. In a microwave-safe dish, whisk together water and soup mix. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1-1/2 to 2 minutes, whisking occasionally. Add soup to sauteed onions. Stir in the broccoli, tuna, milk, salt and lemon-pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 5 minutes or until broccoli is tender. Stir in rice. Cook and stir 2-3 minutes longer or until heated through. Sprinkle with almonds.

Nutrition Facts :

IN THE PANTRY TUNA-RICE CASSEROLE



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My 2 sons grew up on this casserole. Young children, especially like this. Not spicy, but creamy. The ingredients are usually in everyone's pantry, hence the title. LOL

Provided by Caroline Cooks

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 48m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (10 ounce) can cheese or 1 (10 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
0.75 (10 ounce) can milk (use soup can) or 0.75 (10 ounce) can cream (use soup can)
3 cups cooked long-grain rice
1 (7 ounce) envelope albacore tuna, in chunks (Star Kist)
1 cup buttery crackers or 1 cup corn flake crumbs, crushed
3 tablespoons butter, softened
salt and pepper
1/2 cup frozen green pea, thawed (optional)

Steps:

  • Cook and drain rice, according to instruction on package.
  • Set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F degrees.
  • In mixing bowl, combine soup and milk; add salt and pepper.
  • Fold in tuna chunks and peas, if using.
  • Lightly butter 1 ½ quart casserole.
  • Layer half the rice in bottom of dish; add 1/2 of the tuna mixture; repeat layers.
  • Combine the cracker/cornflake crumbs and butter until well-mixed.
  • Spread over top of casserole.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes until bubbly and topping is browned.
  • Enjoy!

CURRY TUNA AND RICE CASSEROLE



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A childhood favorite of rice and tuna mixed with a curry twist. Yum!

Provided by Jeff Ernst

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tuna

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of celery soup
1 cup non-fat milk
1 teaspoon curry powder
½ teaspoon mustard powder
2 cups cooked white rice
2 (5 ounce) cans tuna, drained
1 small onion, chopped
¼ cup bread crumbs
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 tablespoon dried parsley
3 hard-boiled eggs, sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix cream of celery soup, milk, curry powder, and mustard powder in a large bowl. Stir rice, tuna, and onion into the soup mixture; transfer to a casserole dish.
  • Mix bread crumbs, melted butter, and parsley in a bowl; sprinkle over tuna mixture.
  • Bake casserole in preheated oven until bread crumb mixture is golden brown, about 25 minutes; top with sliced eggs and return to over to bake another 5 minutes. Let casserole cool 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362.4 calories, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 158.9 mg, Fat 10.9 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 26.8 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 754.4 mg, Sugar 5.6 g

LOW CARB TUNA AND ' RICE' CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Low Carb Tuna and ' Rice' Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mercy

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

20 ounces fresh cauliflower, shredded, 1 small head
2 tablespoons butter
1 stalk celery, diced
8 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon instant minced onion
2 (6 ounce) cans canned tuna, drained
4 ounces mushrooms, drained

Steps:

  • Put cauliflower in a 2 1/2 quart casserole with a lid.
  • Add 3 tablespoons of water, cover and microwave on HIGH 8-10 minutes until just tender, stirring every couple minutes (do not overcook); stir in 1 tablespoon butter.
  • Meanwhile, sauté the celery in remaining tablespoon of butter until very tender.
  • In medium microwaveable bowl, mix 6 ounces of the cheese and cream.
  • Microwave a 2 minutes to melt the cheese; stir until well blended.
  • Whisk in mayonnaise, seasonings and dry onion.
  • Stir tuna and mushrooms into cauliflower; add cheese sauce and mix well.
  • Can be covered and chilled at this point and then baked later.
  • Cover and bake at 350ºF for 20 minutes; uncover, top with remaining cheese and bake another 10-15 minutes until bubbly; add an extra 5-10 minutes to first baking time if chilled.

TUNA RICE CASSEROLE



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My Mom used to make this when I was a kid. Quick, easy and satisfying. Especially on a cold winter evening when you want something hot and heart warming.

Provided by Julia Ferguson

Categories     Casseroles

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 c instant rice (such as minute rice)
1 c water
2 6 oz cans tuna, drained (i use water packed but use what you like)
1 can(s) cream of chicken soup or cream of celery soup
1/2 c celery, finely diced
1/4 c onion, finely diced
1/4 tsp dried parsley
the empty soup can filled half way with milk
pepper to taste
6-8 oz shredded cheese ( i use colby or mild cheddar) use your favorite
non stick cooking spray

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • 2. Spray casserole dish with cooking spray.
  • 3. Bring water to boil, add rice, cover and remove from heat; let sit until liquid is absorbed.
  • 4. Mix together soup and milk from the soup can; stir until smooth. Add tuna, celery, onion, parsley and pepper.
  • 5. Pour soup mixture over rice, mix to combine all ingredients. If mixture is too dry add a little more milk, you want it creamy but not soupy. Place mixture in casserole dish and bake 45-50 min. or until hot and bubbly, stir, add cheese to top of casserole and place back in oven until cheese is melted.

BAKED BROWN RICE & TUNA CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Baked Brown Rice & Tuna Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Tuna

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups basmati rice, cooked, hot (brown or white)
2 cups celery, sliced
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
2 (6 ounce) cans tuna, drained
3 hardboiled egg, chopped
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup mayonnaise
1 (3 ounce) can French fried onion rings

Steps:

  • Saute celery in butter until tender crisp.
  • Add brown rice, tuna, eggs and lemon juice. Fold in mayonnaise. Season to taste.
  • Turn into shallow buttered 1 1/2 quart casserole. Top with onion rings.
  • Bake at 350 for 20 minutes.

TUNA & RICE CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Tuna & Rice Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by badonkydonk

Categories     Tuna

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/3 cups brown rice or 1 1/3 cups white rice
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1 1/3 cups water
1 (6 ounce) can tuna fish, drained
1 cup frozen peas
2 cups mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400* and put rice and tuna into casserole dish.
  • On the stove, heat soup, adding the water to it. Bring to a boil.
  • Add peas, stir and bring to boil again.
  • Pour on top of rice. Lay cheese on top.
  • Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 538, Fat 19.3, SaturatedFat 8.9, Cholesterol 57, Sodium 1032.9, Carbohydrate 58.9, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 4.2, Protein 31.3

TUNA CASSEROLE IN RICE COOKER RECIPE - (4.4/5)



Tuna Casserole in Rice Cooker Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by moddie2bert

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 can tuna
2 cups dry pasta
3 cups water
1 can mushroom soup
1 1/2 cup frozen veggies
ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon chicken boulion
onion salt to taste

Steps:

  • Add all ingredients to a rice cooker and cook 20 minutes or until pops to keep warm.

TUNA RICE CASSEROLE



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A nice quick and easy recipe for tuna. It makes a wonderfully light lunch...easily doubled.

Provided by TOPPER2

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tuna

Time 30m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ½ cups instant rice
1 ½ cups water
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 (5 ounce) can tuna, drained
½ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
¼ cup tomatoes, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium saucepan, mix water, garlic, onion, salt and black pepper. Cover and bring to a boil. Let boil for 1 minute, then stir in the rice. Cover and remove from heat. Let stand for 5 minutes.
  • Line the bottom of a 9x5 inch loaf pan with half of the rice. Top with drained tuna, cheese, tomatoes and the remaining rice.
  • Bake in a preheated oven for 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 426.2 calories, Carbohydrate 61.9 g, Cholesterol 37 mg, Fat 5.8 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 28.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 802.1 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

MIKE'S PORTUGUESE TUNA RICE CASSEROLE



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This is a very Portuguese recipe but I don't know it's exact name. Anyone make this at any time because you have all the ingredients already.

Provided by drodrigues101

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Portuguese

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups water
1 ½ cups uncooked white rice
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 (5 ounce) cans tuna, drained
¾ cup heavy cream
3 tablespoons ketchup
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
salt and pepper to taste
½ cup sliced black olives
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Bring the rice, water, butter, and 1 tablespoon olive oil to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, and the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion and garlic; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the tuna, cream, ketchup, hot sauce, salt, and pepper. Simmer on low until the mixture thickens, about 10 minutes.
  • Cover the bottom of an 8 inch square baking dish with half of the cooked rice. Spread the tuna mixture over the rice and cover with the remaining rice. Sprinkle the olives and cheese over the top of the rice. Bake until the cheese melts and the casserole is heated through, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 442 calories, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 68.3 mg, Fat 22.5 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 17.4 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 318.5 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

Tips for Making the Best Tuna Rice Casserole:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make all the difference in your casserole. Choose canned tuna that is packed in water or olive oil, and use a long grain rice like basmati or jasmine for a light and fluffy texture.
  • Don't overcook the rice: The rice should be cooked through but still have a slight bite to it. Overcooked rice will make your casserole mushy.
  • Use a creamy sauce: A creamy sauce will help to bind the ingredients together and make the casserole more flavorful. You can use a canned cream of mushroom soup, a homemade white sauce, or even a simple mixture of milk and flour.
  • Add plenty of vegetables: Vegetables add color, flavor, and nutrients to your casserole. Try adding chopped onions, celery, carrots, peas, or corn.
  • Season to taste: Don't forget to season your casserole with salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices. This will help to bring out the flavors of the other ingredients.

Conclusion:

Tuna rice casserole is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and loved by people of all ages. By following these tips, you can make a delicious and hearty casserole that your family and friends will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give tuna rice casserole a try!

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