Easy Tuna Helper Recipe – One Pot Tuna Noodle Skillet Dinner
Super-Delicious Tuna Helper!
We love this easy one pot tuna skillet recipe because it’s simple to prepare and doesn’t use a lot of ingredients. Most of the ingredients you probably have on hand in your pantry and refrigerator.
This recipe is similar to the popular Tuna Helper Recipe – all creamy and tuna delicious!
If you want a healthier version of the tuna noodle casserole without the canned soup, then this recipe is for you. It gets on the table quickly and is great for a weeknight meal.

This Tuna Noodle Like Casserole dish is made with just a few ingredients and in only one pot - but it's a dish that the whole family will love.
- 3 cups milk
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 lb. box thin spaghetti, broken in half (We Love Barrilla Pasta)
- 1 7 oz. can tuna fish, drained
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese Plus More For Serving
- 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
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Using a deep skillet or pot, bring milk, chicken broth, butter and salt to a light simmer.
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Add noodles to the skillet and stir until all noodles are separated.
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Simmer on medium heat for 6 minutes, stirring often.
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Once noodles are tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed, stir in tuna fish, cheese and peas.
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Serve with additional Parmesan cheese.
We love to serve this tuna noodle pasta dish with either fresh tomato slices or a healthy basic tossed salad.
Dinner is quick with this recipe and on the table in about 20 minutes!