Creamy Homemade Tuna Helper

If you love classic Tuna Helper, you’re going to love this homemade version. It’s creamy, comforting, and made from scratch with simple ingredients. Same cozy flavor, better taste, and ready in about 30 minutes.

Ingredients You’ll Need

• 12 ounces medium egg pasta
• 1/4 cup salted butter
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 cup cream cheese
• 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 (12-ounce) can chunk tuna, drained
• Fresh parsley, for serving

How to Make Homemade Tuna Helper

1. Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute.
4. Slowly whisk in chicken broth. Simmer 2 to 3 minutes until thickened.
5. Stir in cheeses until smooth.
6. Add pasta and toss to coat.

1. Stir in tuna until warmed through.
2. Top with parsley and serve. Enjoy!

Storage & Freezing

Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Reheat: Warm in a skillet or microwave with a splash of broth or milk to loosen the sauce.

Freezing: It’s doable, but creamy sauces can change texture a bit. If you freeze it, thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat gently with extra liquid.