SOUTHWEST TUNA NOODLE BAKE

Southwest Tuna Noodle Bake image

None of my co-workers had ever tried tuna noodle casserole, and since we live near the Mexican border, they challenged me to make a Southwest version. After trying the tasty results, everyone wanted the recipe! -Sandra Crane, Las Cruces, New Mexico

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) egg noodles
2-1/2 cups whole milk
1 can (12 ounces) light tuna in water, drained
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
2 cups crushed tortilla chips

Steps:

Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the milk, tuna, soups, cheese and chiles. Drain noodles; gently stir into tuna mixture., Transfer to an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with tortilla chips. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 673 calories, Fat 22g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 117mg cholesterol, Sodium 1241mg sodium, Carbohydrate 82g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 36g protein.