SLOW-COOKER TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE

Slow-Cooker Tuna Noodle Casserole image

We tweaked this family-friendly classic to work for the slow cooker. It's easy, wholesome and totally homemade!-Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 4h25m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium sweet pepper, chopped
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1 teaspoon pepper, divided
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 cups half-and-half cream
4 cups uncooked egg noodles (about 6 ounces)
3 cans (5 ounces each) light tuna in water, drained
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
2 cups frozen peas, thawed
2 cups crushed potato chips

Steps:

In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms, onion, sweet pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; cook and stir until tender, 6-8 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually whisk in broth. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes., Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir in cream and noodles. Cook, covered, on low until noodles are tender, 4-5 hours. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine tuna, lemon juice and remaining salt and pepper. , Remove insert from slow cooker. Stir cheese, tuna mixture and peas into noodle mixture. Let stand, uncovered, 20 minutes. Just before serving, sprinkle with potato chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393 calories, Fat 21g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 752mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 22g protein.