One Pot Cheesy Tuna Noodle Casserole

Well this recipe is another one pot meal ...which I Love!....It's not that Tuna Noodle casserole is anything new and exciting, but the fact that this can be made so quickly makes it nice....You add the  (raw) noodles and other ingredients all together in your pot, except the cheeses at the end. This recipe is really easy and everyone really enjoyed it! Here is what I did....Enjoy!

 

INGREDIENTS

 

12 ounce bag of Egg Noodles

1-32 ounce box Chicken Broth

2 cups Milk

2 cans Tuna (albacore)

1-1/2 cups frozen peas (thawed)

1 Shallot (diced)

1 Tablespoon dried parsley

1/2 teaspoon salt

 

1 Cup Sharp shredded cheddar cheese

2 ounces (1/4 of a brick) Cream Cheese

3 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Ritz Crackers (crushed for garnish)

 

 

Add (to a covered Dutch oven or heavy pot) the Noodles, Broth, Milk, Tuna

Onion, peas and spices

 

Give it a stir, and cook  uncovered on medium heat until it comes to a boil

Once it comes to a boil, stir, cover and simmer for 20 minutes until most liquid is absorbed

Add the cheeses and stir until combined

 

 

Garnish servings with Crushed Ritz Crackers if you like!

 

 

 

 

Chicken and Dumplings (gluten free)

I have never made dumplings before, but have always wanted to try them...especially if they can be gluten free!....You can make these with regular flour if you like. You can also use your own chicken soup recipe, but I will show you how I did mine. I used the meat off of a rotisserie chicken for this. And I used 8 cups of broth....1 32 ounce box plus 2 cubes of Knorr chicken cubes with 4 cups of water....I just like the flavor Knorr boullion has so I like adding it, but you can use your favorite broth....I have also been buying dehydrated parsley, but you could use dry or fresh.....Here is what I did ....Enjoy!

SOUP INGREDIENTS

2 Tablespoon oil

1 onion chopped

4-5 carrots diced

4-5 celery ribs sliced

2 bay leaves

1/2 teaspoon ground thyme

1 Tablespoon dry parsley

1 rotisserie chicken (meat)

8 cups  chicken broth

salt and pepper to taste

DUMPLINGS

2 1/2 cups all purpose or gluten free flour (I used Bob's Red Mill)

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon xanthum gum (omit if using regular flour)

1 tablespoon dry parsley

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup chicken broth

2 eggs beaten

DIRECTIONS

Add oil to pot with onion carrot and celery and saute until soft

Add the rest of soup ingredients and bring to boil and then simmer

For Dumplings add all dry ingredients to a bowl and then add eggs and broth

stir with a fork until combined....Dough should be thick and sticky

When soup is done to your liking...Drop the dough into pot with a Tablespoon until gone

Cover pot and simmer for 20 minutes