Creamy Tuna & Cheese Tortilla Skillet

Creamy Tuna & Cheese Tortilla Skillet

A quick and comforting fusion dish combining Italian creamy sauce with Mexican tortillas. Flaked tuna mixed with cooking cream, melted cheese, and sautéed onions wrapped in soft tortillas—ready in under 20 minutes. Perfect for a simple weeknight dinner that tastes restaurant-quality.

17 min
Easy
4 servings

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Taste Profile

Sweet2/10
Salty7/10
Sour0/10
Umami8/10
Spicy0/10

🥄 Texture

Creamy and slightly chunky — the cooking cream and melted cheese create a rich, smooth sauce while the flaked tuna and softened onion provide small, tender bites. The warm flour tortilla adds a soft, pliable wrapper that contrasts with the gooey filling.

👃 Aroma

Savory and dairy-forward with a pronounced cooked-tuna/cheese scent, rounded by the sweet-mild aroma of sautéed onion. When tortillas are warmed over flame there is a light toasty note that brightens the overall smell.

🍷 Pairs Well With

A crisp, acidic white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or a dry Vinho Verde to cut the creaminess; non-alcoholic options: sparkling water with a lemon wedge or an unsweetened iced tea.

🥗 Side Dishes

Crisp green salad with a vinaigrette, quick pickled cucumbers or red onion for brightness, or a simple corn salad. Alternatively serve with oven-roasted baby potatoes or a light coleslaw to add texture contrast.

Ingredients(5 items)

  • 12 cans (5 oz each) tuna in water (drained)
  • 21 cup cooking cream
  • 31 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
  • 41 medium onion (thinly sliced)
  • 58 flour tortillas

Nutrition Information(per serving)

385
Calories
28g
Protein
32g
Carbs
18g
Fat

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until soft and translucent, stirring occasionally.

  2. 2

    Add the drained tuna to the pan and stir well to combine with the onions. Cook for 1 minute.

  3. 3

    Pour in the cooking cream and stir until everything is mixed together. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes, then add the shredded cheese. Stir until the cheese melts completely.

  4. 4

    Warm the tortillas in a separate dry pan or directly over a flame for about 30 seconds per side until soft and pliable.

  5. 5

    Divide the creamy tuna mixture evenly among the tortillas, roll them up, and serve immediately. You can serve them as wraps or place them seam-side down on a plate.

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