High-Protein Creamy Tuna Noodle Casserole Recipe With Potato Chip Topping (9 Ingredients, 35 Minutes) High Protein Recipes Casseroles Dinner Seafood Budget Recipes Pasta

Never a fan of tuna casseroles, a jalapeno tuna casserole recipe did catch my eye because of all the cans of tuna in my pantry. The one ingredient that elevated this old-fashioned tuna casserole was potato chips. What a great idea! After a few adjustments and a little tweaking, this high-protein tuna casserole recipe got a thumbs up.

Here is your shopping list for this creamy and cheesy jalapeno tuna noodle casserole recipe: pasta, cream of celery soup, sour cream, milk, frozen peas, a jalapeno pepper, canned tuna in water (check out the health benefits of tuna), cheddar cheese and potato chips. You can use jalapeno-flavored potato chips or regular potato chips for this casserole recipe. You could also change up the cheese by using Swiss, Monterey Jack, gruyere, mozzarella or your favorite melting cheese.

Not only is this easy tuna noodle casserole a family pleaser, but you get the health benefits of protein in every creamy bite.

Serve this easy tuna noodle casserole recipe with a salad for a quick budget-friendly dinner.

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 6 ounces cavatappi, rotini, penne or your favorite pasta shape, cooked according to package directions for al dente
• 10 ounces (1 can) cream of celery soup
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup frozen peas
• 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped
• 5 - 10 ounces (1 - 2 cans) water-packed tuna, drained well 
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Topping

• 1 cup crushed jalapeno potato chips or regular potato chips
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese 

Here's how to make it:

1. Combine the soup, sour cream, milk, peas, jalapeno, tuna and cheese in a large bowl. Mix well and season with salt and pepper, to taste. (Gruyere, Swiss, Monterey Jack, pepper-jack or your favorite blend can be used instead of cheddar cheese.)
2. Stir in the pasta. Mix well.
3. Pour into a 13x9-inch baking dish.
4. Combine the crushed potato chips and cheese.
5. Sprinkle the topping over the top of the casserole.
6. Cover the casserole with foil. Bake in a preheated 350-degree F oven for about 20 minutes. Uncover and bake about 10 minutes more. Serve. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and reheat in the microwave.

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