CHEESY CHICKEN AND PASTA SHELL CASSEROLE

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Make and share this Cheesy Chicken and Pasta Shell Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by weekend cooker

Categories     Chicken

Time 40m

Yield 1 meal, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (8 ounce) box medium pasta shells, uncooked
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite size pieces
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
1 (14 1/2 ounce) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 1/2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting the salt.
  • Spray a 8x8 baking dish with cooking spray, and set aside.
  • Spray large skillet with cooking spray, heat over medium-high heat, add chicken and sprinkle with garlic powder.
  • Cook 2-3 minutes add bell pepper.
  • Cook until pepper is tender and chicken is no longer pink in centers.
  • Stir in undrained tomatoes, tomato sauce, 3/4 cup cheese, and cooked pasta.
  • Transfer mixture to prepared dish, and sprinkle with remaining 3/4 cup cheese.
  • bake 15 minutes or until cheese melts, and mixture is bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.1, Fat 2.8, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 48.4, Sodium 468.4, Carbohydrate 35.9, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 6.3, Protein 22.8

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