Quick and Easy Tuna Chicken Macaroni
Whip up a comforting and crowd-pleasing dish in no time with this Quick and Easy Tuna Chicken Macaroni recipe! Combining tender macaroni pasta, savory shredded chicken, and flaky canned tuna, all enveloped in a creamy, cheesy mushroom sauce, this recipe is a protein-packed meal perfect for busy weeknights. With just 10 minutes of prep time and 15 minutes on the stove, this one-skillet wonder is a breeze to make and satisfies hearty appetites. Enhanced with aromatic garlic and onion powder and a touch of melted cheddar cheese, every bite is bursting with bold, comforting flavors. Garnish with chopped parsley for a fresh finish, and serve this creamy pasta dish warm for a wholesome, family-friendly dinner. Keywords: quick tuna chicken macaroni recipe, creamy pasta dishes, easy weeknight meals, one-skillet recipe, tuna and chicken pasta bake.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups macaroni pasta
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast (shredded or diced)
- 1 can canned tuna (drained)
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 0.5 cup milk
- 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the shredded or diced cooked chicken to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes to warm it through.
Add the drained canned tuna to the skillet, breaking it up into chunks using a spoon or spatula.
Stir in the cream of mushroom soup and the milk. Mix well and bring to a gentle simmer.
Season the mixture with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
Add the cooked and drained macaroni to the skillet, stirring everything together until the pasta is fully coated in the creamy sauce.
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the pasta and continue to cook over low heat until the cheese is melted and gooey, about 2-3 minutes.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Remove from heat.
Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired, and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1617 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 67.3 g | 86% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.8 g | 159% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 153 mg | 51% | |
| Sodium | 2565 mg | 112% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 180.5 g | 66% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.8 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.9 g | ||
| Protein | 73.0 g | 146% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.6 mcg | 23% | |
| Calcium | 1214 mg | 93% | |
| Iron | 4.5 mg | 25% | |
| Potassium | 1209 mg | 26% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
