CHEESY CHICKEN AND PASTA SHELL CASSEROLE

Cheesy Chicken and Pasta Shell Casserole image

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